2026 Merton London Borough Council election
The 2026 'Merton London Borough Council election' will take place on 7 May 2026. All 57 members of Merton London Borough Council will be elected. The elections will take place alongside local elections in the other London boroughs and elections to local authorities across the United Kingdom.
Background
In 2022, Labour held control of Merton Council.Previous council composition
Changes 2022–2026:- January 2024: Caroline Charles suspended from party
- May 2024: Natasha Irons and Helena Dollimore resign – by-elections held July 2024
- July 2024: Franca Ofeimu and Shuile Syeda win by-elections
- January 2026: Jenifer Gould resigns – seat left vacant until 2026 election