Merton local election
Hillside 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.
9 candidates stood in the Hillside ward.
| Electorate | 6,271 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 6 |
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Richard Shillito
Liberal Democrats
1,063 votes
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Suzanne Ellen Grocott
Conservative and Unionist Party
944 votes
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Nick Robins
Green Party
424 votes
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Catherine Kagau
Labour Party
318 votes
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Robert Newbery
Labour Party
286 votes
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Angus Murray
Reform UK
241 votes
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Guy Winterflood
Reform UK
206 votes