The 2026 Merton London Borough Council election took place on 7 May 2026. All 57 members of Merton London Borough Council were elected. The elections took place alongside local elections in the other London boroughs and elections to local authorities across the United Kingdom.
The election saw Labour retain its majority on the council.
Background
In 2022, Labour held control of Merton Council although their leader lost his seat to the Liberal Democrats who became the official opposition on the Council for the first time. In January 2026, the pollster Lord Hayward suggested that the Liberal Democrats could mount a significant challenge to Labour in Merton at the 2026 local elections, suggesting the borough was one where the party could potentially take control.
Previous council composition
After 2022 election Before 2026 election After 2026 election Party Seats Party Seats Party Seats 31 29 32 17 16 19 7 7 4 2 2 2 0 1 0VacantN/AVacant2VacantN/A Changes 2022–2026: January 2024: Caroline Charles (Labour) suspended from party May 2024: Natasha Irons (Labour) and Helena Dollimore (Labour) resign – by-elections held July 2024 July 2024: Franca Ofeimu (Labour) and Shuile Syeda (Labour) win by-elections January 2026: Jenifer Gould (Liberal Democrats) resigns – seat left vacant until 2026 election April 2026: Marsie Skeete (Labour) dies – seat left vacant until 2026 election
Results summary
Ward results
Abbey
Cannon Hill
Colliers Wood
Cricket Green
Figge's Marsh
Graveney
Hillside
Lavender Fields
Longthornton
Lower Morden
Merton Park
Pollards Hill
Ravensbury
Raynes Park
St Helier
Village
Wandle
West Barnes
Wimbledon Park
Wimbledon Town and Dundonald
Notes
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