Winter Fuel Allowance motion Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 Conservative Group Full council 18th September 2024 Changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance and protecting pensioners from fuel poverty Council Notes: The Labour Government’s recent decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment to only pensioners in receipt of means-tested benefits like Pension Credit, as announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The estimated impact of this decision, which Age UK says... 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
Cycling in Merton 11th May 2020 Cycling is great exercise and a great way to get around the borough. In the good weather why not take your bike out for a ride? We’ve put together a list of... Articles
Merton Council's plan for higher charges for car ownership. 24th March 2020 At the Sustainable Communities Panel at Merton Council on Tuesday 25th February 2020 was a review of the diesel levy imposed on Merton residents who live in... Opinions
Dundonald Ward E-Bulletin 3rd February 2020 A happy new year to you all. Our area continues to be a magnificent place to live and enjoy. We are here to support residents in protecting what is good and to... Local News
Merton Conservatives challenge Labours Wimbledon parking tax. 22nd July 2019 The Merton Conservative Group has successfully challenged the Labour administration’s decision to impose their Parking Charges tax hike on Wimbledon. We have... Local News
Louise Calland, a positive vision for Merton and Wandsworth 11th April 2019 Local Councillor, Louise Calland, has been chosen as the candidate for the Merton and Wandsworth seat for the Greater London Assembly, a body that was created... Local News
A personal message from Stephen Hammond MP 11th April 2019 One issue that remains at the top of residents’ list of frustrations and dominates my inbox is the lack of cleanliness of our streets and the poor refuse... Local News
Campaigning to Save Wimbledon Police Station 11th April 2019 “ In conjunction with local residents, Merton Conservatives and Stephen Hammond MP are working hard to keep Wimbledon police station open.” As a major transport... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
