Merton news

• Merton’s first Muslim Mayor elected

  21-05-2026 16:00 via news.merton.gov.uk
  Councillor Shuile Syeda has become the first Muslim to be elected as Mayor of Merton. Born and raised in the borough, Councillor Syeda represents St Helier ward and has served […]
  
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• Merton delivers on promise to introduce FREE Bulky Waste Collections for every household 

  01-06-2026 13:59 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  From 1 June 2026, every household in Merton will be able to book one free bulky waste collection per year for up to three household items, making it easier for residents to dispose of large items responsibly.  […]
  
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• What Would The Merton Model Say About AI Capital Spending? - Seeking Alpha

  19-05-2026 16:04
  What Would The Merton Model Say About AI Capital Spending?  Seeking Alpha
  
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• Obituary | Merton Rima of Grand Rapids, Minnesota - Rowe Funeral Home of Grand Rapids, Minnesota

  13-05-2026 09:00
  Obituary | Merton Rima of Grand Rapids, Minnesota  Rowe Funeral Home of Grand Rapids, Minnesota
  
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• London local elections: What were the results in Merton? - London Evening Standard

  08-05-2026 09:00
  London local elections: What were the results in Merton?  London Evening Standard
  
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• Labour still largest party on Merton Council after recent election - Wimbledon Guardian

  08-05-2026 09:00
  Labour still largest party on Merton Council after recent election  Wimbledon Guardian
  
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• Labour retain control of Merton Council - Wandsworth Times

  08-05-2026 09:00
  Labour retain control of Merton Council  Wandsworth Times
  
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• Election results: Labour retain control of Merton - Merton Council Newsroom

  08-05-2026 09:00
  Election results: Labour retain control of Merton  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• London elections 2026: Merton results - South West Londoner

  08-05-2026 07:02
  London elections 2026: Merton results  South West Londoner
  
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• Election results: Labour retain control of Merton

  08-05-2026 06:59 via news.merton.gov.uk
  Tens of thousands of residents went to the polls yesterday to elect councillors to all 57 seats on Merton Council. In the early hours of this morning the final results […]
  
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• Merton H. Miller - UBS

  07-05-2026 10:02
  Merton H. Miller  UBS
  
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• Merton local election results 2026 in full - Manchester Evening News

  07-05-2026 09:00
  Merton local election results 2026 in full  Manchester Evening News
  
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• London local elections 2026: Who will win in Merton? - City AM

  06-05-2026 09:00
  London local elections 2026: Who will win in Merton?  City AM
  
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• Guide to the 2026 Local Elections

  05-05-2026 17:22 via news.merton.gov.uk
  When can you vote?  Polling day is this Thursday 7 May, and polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm.  Where do you vote?  If you’re registered to vote in person, the location of your polling station will be printed on your polling card, […]
  
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• Each Merton party's manifesto promises in local elections from Lib Dem and Labour to Reform - My London

  05-05-2026 09:00
  Each Merton party's manifesto promises in local elections from Lib Dem and Labour to Reform  My London
  
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• Paul Merton says Ann Widdecombe moment was ‘lowest point of my career’ - The Independent

  04-05-2026 09:00
  Paul Merton says Ann Widdecombe moment was ‘lowest point of my career’  The Independent
  
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• Paul Merton: Lowest point of my career? Being directed by Ann Widdecombe - The Telegraph

  03-05-2026 11:00
  Paul Merton: Lowest point of my career? Being directed by Ann Widdecombe  The Telegraph
  
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• Your letters: 'Mother Mary,' just war and Thomas Merton - National Catholic Reporter

  02-05-2026 12:36
  Your letters: 'Mother Mary,' just war and Thomas Merton  National Catholic Reporter
  
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• Update on school support staff strike action - Merton Council Newsroom

  01-05-2026 11:57
  Update on school support staff strike action  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Update on school support staff strike action

  01-05-2026 11:57 via news.merton.gov.uk
  School support staff at 22 schools in Merton are proceeding with strike action today- Friday 1 May – because of a pay dispute affecting several outer London boroughs.   The council recognises that this group of workers has legitimate concerns about pay and attended mediated discussion with the GMB on […]
  
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• Staff at more than 30 Greenwich and Merton schools to strike - BBC

  01-05-2026 07:17
  Staff at more than 30 Greenwich and Merton schools to strike  BBC
  
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• Comedian Paul Merton sails across Windermere for Channel 4 show - NW Mail

  30-04-2026 10:53
  Comedian Paul Merton sails across Windermere for Channel 4 show  NW Mail
  
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• Cumbria’s TV date with Paul Merton Driving Amazing Trains - Cumbria Crack

  30-04-2026 10:24
  Cumbria’s TV date with Paul Merton Driving Amazing Trains  Cumbria Crack
  
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• Staff at more than 30 schools to strike over pay - BBC

  30-04-2026 09:00
  Staff at more than 30 schools to strike over pay  BBC
  
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• Episode of Paul Merton's new series featuring Lake District to air tomorrow evening - Westmorland Gazette

  29-04-2026 12:03
  Episode of Paul Merton's new series featuring Lake District to air tomorrow evening  Westmorland Gazette
  
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• Episode of Paul Merton's new series featuring Lake District to air tomorrow evening - NW Mail

  29-04-2026 12:03
  Episode of Paul Merton's new series featuring Lake District to air tomorrow evening  NW Mail
  
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• Eugene Merton (Couturier) Novak - dailyjournal.net

  29-04-2026 06:01
  Eugene Merton (Couturier) Novak  dailyjournal.net
  
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• Eugene Merton Novak Obituary (1935 - 2026) - Franklin, IN., IN - Daily Journal - Legacy obituary

  28-04-2026 21:12
  Eugene Merton Novak Obituary (1935 - 2026) - Franklin, IN., IN - Daily Journal  Legacy obituary
  
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• Government considering decision to permanently close community hospital - The Argus

  28-04-2026 19:45
  Government considering decision to permanently close community hospital  The Argus
  
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• Remembering former Mayor of Merton Councillor Marsie Skeete - Merton Council Newsroom

  28-04-2026 18:39
  Remembering former Mayor of Merton Councillor Marsie Skeete  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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