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Climate emergency declared
Merton Council has declared a climate emergency. The declaration was seconded by newly elected Lib Dem councillor for Cannon Hill, Jenifer Gould, who used her maiden speech to urge the Council to…
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A Fresh Start for Cannon Hill
Merton Liberal Democrats were delighted by the results of the Cannon Hill by-election last Thursday, where we increased our share of the vote by 24% to win the seat. Newly elected Cllr Jenifer Gould…
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Outrage as Council confirms new tennis court charges just weeks before Wimbledon tournament begins
Merton Liberal Democrats have warned that plans to start charging people for using local tennis courts will price residents out of the sport, and threaten Wimbledon’s status as the home of…
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Merton Council set for crunch verdict as Lib Dems announce by-election candidate
Local residents are bracing themselves for a crucial by-election in Cannon Hill, where voters are expected to give their verdict on the performance of Merton’s Labour-run council. Merton Lib Dems…
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Merton Council’s parking charges hypocrisy laid bare in new research
Merton's Liberal Democrats have accused Labour-run Merton Council of hypocrisy for giving half its employees free parking while ordinary residents are hit with a 130% hike to parking permit…
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Lib Dem success at getting extra cash for schools
Merton Liberal Democrats succeeded in getting the Council to look at bringing in an additional voluntary Council tax donations for the most expensive properties. This is estimated to…
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Budget decisions at Merton Council
On Wednesday, Merton Council held a meeting to decide its budget for the coming year. There have been severe cuts to local government funding in recent years. However, local Lib Dem councillors…
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Merton Lib Dem Budget Amendments
Merton Liberal Democrats realise that the cuts to local government funding are significant and it is clear as a result that difficult decisions need to be made. These cuts go beyond what can…
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Merton Liberal Democrats’ submission to the Heathrow Airspace and Future Operations Consultation
Heathrow Airport is consulting on proposed new flight paths, to make better use of the existing two runways and in preparation for the new third runway. The proposed changes are likely to lead to…
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Children’s health put at risk as Council approve new school in pollution hotspot
Tonight Merton Council approved building a new school in South Wimbledon, despite serious air quality concerns. Cllr Simon McGrath - a member of the Planning Applications Committee - ultimately…