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Campaigners warn 249-home Mitcham redevelopment puts borough 'at risk' of more tall buildings

Merton Council approved the development in the centre of Mitcham last week, but opponents argue the decision went against the council's own planning guidelines

6 August 2026
MyLondon

Woman attacked by dog outside Homerton Overground station

Police are urging witnesses to come forward

5 August 2026
MyLondon

Struggling South London mum caring for adult son asked for help - it took a year to review her needs

Merton Council was told to apologise and pay compensation to the woman

25 July 2026
MyLondon

Over 1k objected to Kingston and Merton development of 586 homes but City Hall pushes it through

City Hall's approval overrides Kingston Council's previous rejection of the scheme

21 July 2026
MyLondon

South London borough that's built no affordable housing this year will spend £35m on temporary homes

Merton Council is set to buy hundreds of homes over the next four years in a bid to tackle rising homelessness and reduce the cost of temporary accommodation

17 July 2026
MyLondon

'Disappointment' as Wimbledon crowds flout Lime and Forest bike rules

Dockless E-bikes continue to be parked outside designated bays, provoking anger from Merton Council

1 July 2026
MyLondon

East London man admits threatening to decapitate Jewish schoolchildren and flooding hospital

He has also admitted damaging a water dispenser and causing a flood at Homerton Hospital

26 June 2026
MyLondon

Merton roads being resurfacing or repaired this year from Mitcham to Wimbledon - full list

The works will be carried out by Merton Council, TfL and a host of utility providers

17 May 2026
MyLondon

Hackney Half 2026 route map, start time, road closures and how to register for 2027

More than 25,000 runners will speed through Dalston, Homerton and London Fields this weekend

14 May 2026
MyLondon

The questions Wimbledon residents want answered in the local elections 2026

Merton Council has been under Labour control since 2014, but some experts believe the Liberal Democrats could be in a position to take power.

6 May 2026
MyLondon

Each Merton party's manifesto promises in local elections from Lib Dem and Labour to Reform

Experts predict the leadership of Labour-run Merton Council could change following the upcoming elections on Thursday, May 7

5 May 2026
BBC London

Staff at more than 30 schools to strike over pay

Here's a bit of news affecting some of our local schools, folks. Support staff at over 30 schools right here in Merton will be striking this Friday over pay disputes.

1 May 2026
MyLondon

More shops and better train services - what Mitcham residents want from whoever wins local elections

People in the town in Merton borough say the area is declining and needs some love

28 April 2026
BBC London

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

Get ready for a lively local election in Merton! It looks like the Liberal Democrats are really setting their sights on taking control from Labour, and they're even using step counts to get their message out. This is shaping up to be a really interesting one for us here in south-west London!

16 April 2026
MyLondon

Merton local election candidates 2026 - full list

All 57 of Merton’s councillor seats will be contested in the highly anticipated local elections on May 7

15 April 2026

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