On Thursday 5th May 2022 All councillors will be elected which happens once every 4 years.
There are 20 wards in the London Borough of Merton
*Three of the wards will now only have TWO councillors elected, rather than 3 for each ward, the three wards with the new 2 member limit is Hillside, Merton Park and Wandle.
Parties standing
Green (19 wards, 23 candidates)
Labour (All wards, 57 candidates)
Liberal Democrats (All wards, 57 candidates)
Local Conservative (All wards, 57 candidates)
Merton Park Ward Independent Residents (Merton Park ward, 2 candidates)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (Cricket Green & Figge’s Marsh wards, 2 candidates)
Manifestos
Green (Borough-wide Polices)
Labour (Wimbledon Labour Policies, Mitcham & Morden Polices)
Liberal Democrats (Borough-wide Polices)
Local Conservative (None published)
Merton Park Ward Independent Residents (Merton Park ward)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (Cricket Green & Figge’s Marsh wards)
Hustings
21 April Merton Election Assembly – Merton Citizens is a diverse alliance of organisations working together on issues around; Mental Health, Refugee Welcome & Housing.
26 April The Merton Debate – Local radio Riverside Radio will be hosting a special #MertonDebate show live from Merton Arts Space in Wimbledon Library.
28 April Merton Climate Hustings – Friends of the Earth are joining with Sustainable Merton to bring a climate change aspect to the elections.
Election Timetable
Candidates Announced up until 30th March (The Full List was published on 6th April)
