Labour votes to permit huge AELTC development Friday, 27 October, 2023 Last night, despite opposition from thousands of residents, Merton Labour councillors voted to permit huge development by the All England club on land akin to the green belt. By ignoring the harm that the council themselves accept this will do to land and heritage, they have set a dangerous precedent that could affect open spaces in Merton and beyond. It’s time for Labour Merton to come clean on... Local News
Cllr Ellie Cox vows to fight on against the ULEZ Expansion 28th July 2023 Cllr Ellie Cox, Conservative GLA Candidate for Merton & Wandsworth, vowed to continue the fight against the ULEZ expansion on Riverside Radio this evening... Local News
Cllr Ellie Cox: ULEZ has to be stopped 26th July 2023 Cllr Ellie Cox, Conservative GLA candidate for Merton & Wandsworth talks at Merton Council about the importance of stopping ULEZ. Local News
Ellie Cox welcomes four million more people in work since Conservatives came to power in 2010, giving people in Merton and Wandsworth the security of a job and growing the economy 12th July 2023 Ellie Cox has welcomed new figures showing 4,797,807 people are in work across London, an increase of 1,014,668 since 2010, as the Conservatives mark four... Local News
Ellie Cox: Khan’s low emission zone expansion threatens sporting success of our youngsters 11th July 2023 Staring out of the window my mind racing with dreams. I was going to be World Badminton Champion one day. I was 12 and the window I was staring out of was the... Local News
Ellie Cox: Regional spotlight: What makes London Europe’s leading tech hub? 11th July 2023 London is Europe’s leading tech hub. Globally, it is only trumped by Silicon Valley. The city known for Big Ben, double-decker buses and breathtaking parks has... Local News
Merton Council wants more support for drivers amid ULEZ plans 11th July 2023 There are fears the poorest in Merton would be hit with a “stealth tax” if an Ultra Low Emissions Zone is rolled out across the capital. The council is calling... Local News
Ellie Cox: London has particular housing pressures – so it needs particular solutions 7th July 2023 London’s tech start-ups have found an innovative solution to the problem of high housing costs in London – many employ staff on flexible, remote working... Local News
Ellie Cox: Overcoming the Great British Skills Crisis 4th July 2023 Manufacturing was at the beating heart of the British economy and is at the centre of our long-term recovery from the pandemic. It is also a key part of Britain... Local News
