London Borough of Merton facts for kids
| London Borough of Merton | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | LB Merton |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 324th 37.61 km² |
| ONS code | 00BA |
| Admin HQ | Civic Centre Morden |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 71st (of 354) 194,700 5,177 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 75.0% White 11.1% South Asian 7.8% African-Caribbean 1.3% Chinese |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | Cllr David Williams |
| Mayor | Cllr John Dehaney |
| Executive | Conservative (council NOC) |
| MPs | Stephen Hammond (Con) Siobhain McDonagh (Lab) |
| London Assembly — Member |
Merton and Wandsworth Elizabeth Howlett |
The London Borough of Merton is a special area in south west London. It is like a big neighborhood or district. Merton is home to several towns. These include Morden, Wimbledon, and Mitcham. You can also find smaller places like Pollards Hill, Colliers Wood, and Summerstown here.
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What is Merton?
Merton is one of the 32 London boroughs. These boroughs are like local government areas. They help manage different parts of the city. Merton was created in 1965. It covers an area of about 37.61 square kilometers.
Who Runs Merton?
The London Borough of Merton has its own local government. This government helps make decisions for the people living there.
Local Leaders
- The Leader of the council is Cllr David Williams. He helps guide the council's work.
- The Mayor of Merton is Cllr John Dehaney. The Mayor often represents the borough at events.
- The council has an Executive group. This group is made up of the Leader and other members. They make important decisions about the borough.
Where Decisions Are Made
The main office for Merton's local government is the Civic Centre. It is located in Morden. This is where many important meetings happen.
Representing Merton
People from Merton are also represented in bigger governments:
- Members of Parliament (MPs) speak for Merton in the UK Parliament. Currently, these are Stephen Hammond and Siobhain McDonagh.
- Merton is part of the Merton and Wandsworth area for the Greater London Assembly (GLA). The GLA helps run London as a whole. Elizabeth Howlett is the GLA member for this area.
Places to See
Merton has some well-known places.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is a famous town in Merton. It is known worldwide for its tennis championships. Many people visit Wimbledon during the tennis tournament.
Morden
Morden is another important town in the borough. It is home to the Civic Centre. Morden also has a busy underground station. This station connects Morden to central London.
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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Images for kids
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Merton Civic Centre is where Merton's local government works.
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The Baitul Futuh Mosque is a large mosque in Morden.
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See also
In Spanish: Merton (Londres) para niños
