The Latest Breaking News from Merton

GCSE results 2026: How good were grades in your London area?

How does your local borough rank in London and the UK for top GCSE results? Check our full list

Evening Standard · Aug 20

South London council approves controversial plans for 249 new homes

Critics say the approval of a 249-home social housing redevelopment is at odds with Merton Council’s own planning guidelines

Evening Standard · Aug 3

London renting crisis: Average monthly rents rise above £2,200 - how fast are they growing in your borough?

Demand for homes to rent is rising in the capital bucking a national trend – check the average rent now for your area

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Council seizes properties from rogue London landlord in landmark move after months of complaints

The move comes after months of complaints of poor repair services

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2024

Mayor of London office set date for Wimbledon expansion plan decision

The All England Club took their fight to the Mayor of London’s office after Wandsworth Council did not approve the £200million expansion plans

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2024

Merton Council approves Wimbledon expansion plans in marathon meeting

The meeting lasted almost five hours.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

English councils seek to end contracts with Russian-owned gas firm

Merton and Suffolk councils want to pull out of Gazprom deals to show solidarity with Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022