Sadiq Khan “acted unlawfully” with transport changes. Thursday, 21 January, 2021 The Mayor of London has been found to have acted unlawfully by the High Court after ‘seriously flawed’ and ‘radical’ changes were made to a large number of London roads without proper consultation in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Justice Lang stated the sheer scale and ambition of the so-called ‘emergency measures’ to promote active travel - such as the introduction of floating bus stops... Local News
St Helier Regeneration Approved. 2nd November 2020 Today the Health Secretary has confirmed the regeneration of St Helier hospital will go ahead. Read his full letter here: Local News
Wimbledon Labour Candidate: I Stand with Jeremy Corbyn 29th October 2020 Following today’s release of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report into antisemitism in the Labour Party and the subsequent suspension of... Local News
Government award £2.5 million of extra funding for Merton 23rd October 2020 This week the Conservative government announced a new funding package of £1 billion in additional funding to support local government through the pandemic. This... Local News
Merton Conservatives respond to Emissions-based parking consultation 22nd October 2020 The Merton Conservatives have responded to the consultation on emissions-based parking currently being held by Merton Council. These proposals will mean people... Local News
Cllr McLean asks: "Will Labour abide by the decision of the Independent Panel?" 25th September 2020 Cllr Nick McLean has today written to the Leader of Merton Council, Cllr Stephen Alambritis, asking if he will accept the decision of the Independent... Local News
Merton Conservatives respond to Housing Delivery Consultation 24th August 2020 Housing delivery in Merton consultation response We understand the increased pressure on the council to deliver new housing as a result of the draft London Plan... Local News
Merton Conservatives Oppose Pointless St Helier Delay 24th July 2020 Here is our letter to Matt Hancock the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care opposing Merton Council's pointless delay to the St Helier Regeneration... Local News
Cllr Calland Encourages Merton & Wandsworth To Shop Locally 19th June 2020 I have launched the #ShopLocal campaign in Merton & Wandsworth to help save local businesses and jobs. This campaign has a simple message: Shop Local > Protect... Local News
Putting cycling at the heart of Merton 27th May 2020 We are delighted to hear that the government has committed £704,000 to improve cycling and walking in Merton. Merton Conservatives are asking that the council... Articles
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal. 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
