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SWR Consultation
South Western Railway has launched a consultation on its timetable from December 2022 which closes soon on 19th September [update: our response can be seen here]. With passenger levels…
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Co-op Wimbledon Chase
A successful petition to restore the newly discovered mosaic signage at the Wimbledon Chase Co-op was run by the local Liberal Democrats in Merton. Recent renovation work at the branch of…
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Government planning appeal on 15 storey blocks slammed
Local Liberal Democrats have attacked the Government Planning Inspectorate for its decision to allow an overbearing development on part of the Tesco car park.
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Create a safe space for women to share their experiences of harassment and violence
An Extraordinary Meeting of Merton Council on Wednesday 21 April backed a Liberal Democrat proposal to help tackle violence against women and girls in the borough. Merton Liberal Democrats…
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Merton Lib Dem budget amendments
Merton Liberal Democrats realise that the coronavirus pandemic has put a severe strain on the budgets of councils across the country - and as a result, difficult decisions need to be made. We join…
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Safety in Merton
We have all been moved by the awful news of Sarah Everard and send our heartfelt sympathies to her family and friends. For some, it has triggered painful memories. For others, it has given some…
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Lib Dems move motion to end cladding scandal
Merton Liberal Democrats are moving a motion for the council cabinet to sign up to the ‘End Our Cladding Scandal’ campaign. The motion comes as some flat owners are spending lockdown in unsafe…
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Merton Lib Dems call for action on single use plastics
The Liberal Democrats are calling for local government to take action in reducing plastic pollution across the borough. Long after it has been discarded, plastic creates greenhouse gas emissions…
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Local Councillor action on dangerous water leak
For over 2 months water has been leaking on the road and pavement outside South Merton train station. Cannon Hill Councillor Jenifer Gould has persistently contacted Thames Water, Network Rail and…
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Flash flooding - August 2020
Since the evening of Monday 24 August, Liberal Democrat councillors have been speaking to residents about the flash flooding in parts of Raynes Park and Motspur Park. They've also been in…