Proud to make my maiden speech as a Councillor for Abbey Ward.
Council, 15 July 2026 6.00pm
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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶
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The Liberal Democrat team for Abbey Ward, South Wimbledon. Contact us via our council e-mails Promoted by P. Gilbert on behalf of J. Braithwaite, K. Dresselaers and B.Smith (Liberal Democrats), all at 181 Merton Road, London, SW19 1EE.
Thanks to AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social for continuing to push for a fix to the tube noise issue in South Wimbledon for our residents.
cityhalllibdems on Instagram: "South Wimbledon residents have been suffering with tube noise for decades, but it’s now worse than ever. Just this week TfL told us…"
South Wimbledon residents have been suffering with tube noise for decades, but it’s now worse than ever. Just this week TfL told us though that “this location is not currently scheduled within the highest priority renewal programme”. As @hinabokharild says here to BBC London:Residents should not have to battle and complain again and again for action. #southwimbledon #tubenoise #tfl #londonunderground #noise
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Popping into The Trafalgar for a celebratory pint after the election. Some excellent real ales on tap as always. #SaveTheTraf
Thank you so much to the residents of Abbey ward for re-electing John and Klaar, and for electing Barry to join them on Merton Council.
All we need to update from four years ago is the election date. Vote for the team that's committed to serving South Wimbledon for the long-term.
Meet your ward team for Abbey! You can find out more about Klaar, Barry & John, and their priorities for the community, here: www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/abbey
We want to work in partnership with residents to help make Merton the place we’re proud to call home. Our ‘Six to Fix’ are the six key outcomes we’ll deliver if elected. You can read more here: www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-plan-for...
We're out this morning helping with some last minute planting for the official opening of the pocket park on Abbey Road.
Show you're supporting the LibDems in May with a garden stakeboard. Request yours here: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/ZdweN6ls
Merton Community Panel are looking for Clarion residents to join their Community Panel. This is a great chance to have a real say in local housing, regeneration, and community funding.
Out delivering the leaflet introducing our election candidates. Did you know, the original Merton Place was the house owned here by Lord Nelson from 1801-1805?
Are you backing our hardworking team to deliver real change this May? Let us know here: mertonlibdems.org.uk/pledge
Back our team - Merton Liberal Democrats
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Polka theatre are looking for new tenants for their maisonette. All rental profits go to their charitable foundation. www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
Check out this 3 bedroom maisonette for rent on Rightmove
3 bedroom maisonette for rent in The Broadway, London, SW19 for £2,950 pcm. Marketed by OpenRent, London
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Over 3000 residents have signed our petition against the closure of both Merton’s police front counters. I spoke to BBC London about why public access to our local police stations is so crucial 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Last-ditch call to save London's Met Police front counters
Ten Met Police front counters, where the public can speak to officers, are due to close at the end of February.
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Did you know the Northern Line gets the most complaints for tube noise? So we asked TfL to come to South Wimbledon to talk to local residents about what they're doing to reduce it.
On the LD workout plan - a delivery route with 50 flights of stairs. If you want to get fit and help us win Merton Council drop us a note. Hope High Path enjoys the latest newsletter.
It was good to sit down with Sangeeta, the Postmistress at Wimbledon Post Office, to discuss the imminent closure. I know many of my constituents are understandably concerned about losing this service. We’re now contacting the council to explore options, including a new site.
Some of our team out in Abbey today listening to resident's concerns. Clearly a lot of optimism for a new, energetic LibDem Council in May.
Our South Wimbledon step-free access petition, backed by over 1,000 signatures, was delivered to City Hall today by Cllr Klaar Dresselaers and Barry Smith and presented to the London Assembly by Hina Bokhari OBE, seen here alongside Gareth Roberts AM. Fingers crossed for a positive response.
Our Focus Team member, Barry Smith, last night asked the Council to make public all items of discretionary "P-card" spending, which have been used for things like Netflix and Disney+ previously. The cabinet member avoided the question. youtu.be/9yMJCUgc8Do?...
Council, 4 February 2026 7.15pm
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On Fri 30 Jan 2026, Londoners will mark #GreatMentalHealth Day 💛 This year’s theme is everyday spaces — the libraries, sports clubs & community groups where support often begins. We’re glad to help spread the word: thriveldn.co.uk/great-mental...
Great Mental Health Day - Thrive LDN
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Save our bus routes. The 93, 163, 164, 80, 154 & 470 are all under threat - sign up to our campaign to save them. www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...
Merton bus routes at risk - save our buses!
Go-Ahead has given notice to quit operating the following bus routes in Merton - 93, 163, 164, 80, 154 & 470 citing delays to traffic and National Insurance increases from the government making them n...
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Liberal Democrats have won more local by-elections than any other party in 2025. In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.
With the Labour government and Labour Mayor removing the financial incentives for residents to switch to cleaner, electric vehicles Barry Smith asked the Council what they are doing to encourage residents to make the change. www.youtube.com/live/1UtL39P...
Council 19 November 2025 7.30pm
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Disappointing that Merton's Labour Council will not even take free money from the government to help electric vehicle owners charge their cars cheaply from their home electricity supply.
Free bike marking event Saturday 29th.
