Trinity - Cllr James Holmes

James runs an investment company with interests in property, branding, resources and leisure. A Councillor since 2010 and Chair of Governors at a Merton school, James has lived in Wimbledon all his life; volunteered at Oxfam and Meals on Wheels; and is a Sunday School teacher and communion assistant at St Mary’s Church. James is a community Councillor because he believes it is one of the best ways to make a contribution locally. He enjoys swimming, and he can be spotted sometimes struggling around Wimbledon Common on a jog!

james.holmes@merton.gov.uk

Conservative group office 0208 545 3396

Cllr Nick McLean - Group Leader of Merton Conservatives

Group Leader (Cannon Hill ward councillor)

Nicholas McLean, first elected in May 2018 and since February 2019 is the Conservative Group Leader on Merton Council.

Cllr Daniel Holden - Deputy Leader of Merton Conservatives

Deputy Leader of Merton Conservatives & Shadow Cabinet Member for Environment (Parks, Transport, Parking, Air Quality & Cleaner Streets) and Hillside Ward councillor

Abbey - Cllr Nigel Benbow

Nigel has lived in South Wimbledon for fifteen years. After working in insurance Lloyd's market, he set up his own business developing financial models that analyses the ForEx trading markets. He has a BSc (Hons) from Hertfordshire University.

Dundonald - Cllr David Dean

David is a life-long South Londoner, brought up on the St Helier Estate. David has lived, with his wife and three children, in Dundonald since 1997. He has a keen interest in the environment and during his 12 years as a councillor has worked hard to make Merton greener.

Hillside - Cllr David Simpson

Shadow Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement

Hillside - Cllr David Williams

Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance and Business

Raynes Park - Cllr Adam Bush

Adam has lived in Raynes Park most of his life serving as a local councillor since 2014. He has an Accounting & Finance degree and an MBA. Adam is a qualified accountant and works for the UK’s sixth-largest accountancy firm.

Raynes Park - Cllr Omar Bush

Omar has lived in Raynes Park his entire life. Having grown up and gone to school here, he understands the issues facing families in Raynes Park. Omar graduated from Kingston University with a degree in Accounting & Finance and now works for a mid-size firm specialising in tax.

Raynes Park - Cllr Stephen Crowe

Shadow Cabinet Member for Healthier Communities – (Adult Social Care and Housing)

Trinity - Cllr Hayley Ormrod

Hayley was born in Blackpool and moved to London after attaining a degree in Business. She is married, has an 8 year old daughter and has lived in Wimbledon since 2008.