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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Our Response to Wimbledon Society’s Questions Ahead of the Council Elections
To what extent do you regard as important the protection of all defined open spaces in the Borough from development, and how do you intend to achieve this protection? The protection of defined open spaces is a top priority for Merton Green Party because such spaces play a crucial role in the Borough, abating the…




