Meet Merton Green Party’s candidates – May 2026

Merton Green Party Manifesto – May 2026

  • An Important Message Following the Council Elections #HopeIsStillHere

    It would be easy to feel despondent after the local election results. We are disappointed that we will not get the chance to serve Merton’s residents as Councillors. But we remain the party of hope, despite Labour’s and Reform’s wild claims to try to discredit us, and we know that the surge in members and…

  • Our Pledge to London Cycling Campaign

    Merton Green Party is pleased to pledge that, if elected, we will prioritise the building of a safer and more comprehensive cycle network in Merton. This is a crucial element in Merton regeneration and in line with wider London strategy. We have a vision of a fairer allocation of space in Merton’s streets. As we…

  • We Support the Call for More Loos for Merton

    Last month, the campaign group More Loos for Merton contacted us to ask if public toilet provision features in our manifesto. This month, the London Loo Alliance released their manifesto. Yesterday, the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) announced the publication of new research showing that there are 15,481 people for every public toilet in…

  • Hustings for Council Elections

    Riverside Radio Time: Friday 24 April, broadcast starts at 6pm Venue: William Morris House, 267 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SD How to request ticket: email election@riversideradio.com Merton Green Party spokesperson: Benjamin Smith   Wimblecomm Time: Wednesday 29 April, 7pm registration, 7.30pm start, 9.30pm wrap up, 10pm finish Venue: Citizen Hub Wimbledon, The Shed, 267 The…

  • Our Response to Friends of Wimbledon Town’s Questions Ahead of the Council Elections

    What is your party’s vision for the future of Wimbledon town and what are the main planning issues affecting it? As captured on your website, there is already much to commend Wimbledon town: various types of housing, businesses and educational institutions; a range of handsome buildings; some pleasant green spaces; a decent choice of cafes,…

  • Economist, Author and Public Speaker, Ann Pettifor, Brings the Green New Deal to Merton

    Merton Green Party were thrilled to welcome Ann Pettifor, one of the leading economists behind the Green New Deal, to tell us about her new book, The Global Casino, on Tuesday 24 March. 60 people heard Ann talk to Merton Green Party member Nick Robins about her early life and the birth of the Green…

    Economist, Author and Public Speaker, Ann Pettifor, Brings the Green New Deal to Merton