Merton local election
West Barnes ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for London borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
14 candidates stood in the West Barnes ward.
| Electorate | 7,733 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 8 |
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Oenone Kate Flambert
Labour Party
666 votes
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Gilli Lewis-Lavender
Conservative and Unionist Party
664 votes
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Sarah Jane Bosley McAlister
Conservative and Unionist Party
618 votes
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Teresa Elzbieta Engley
Conservative and Unionist Party
614 votes
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Charles Barraball
Green Party
610 votes
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Rebecca Claire Tate
Labour Party
567 votes
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Susan Rose O'Connor
Green Party
517 votes
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John Clive Townsend
Labour Party
484 votes
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Christopher McLaughlin
Reform UK
449 votes
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Petra Frolkova
Reform UK
420 votes
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Alex Pinna
Reform UK
406 votes