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Cllr Barry Smith 🔶 @barrysw19.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Proud to make my maiden speech as a Councillor for Abbey Ward.

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Council, 15 July 2026 6.00pm

YouTube video by Merton Council

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Popping into The Trafalgar for a celebratory pint after the election. Some excellent real ales on tap as always. #SaveTheTraf

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Want to support us with a window poster? Request yours here: www.libdems.org.uk/poster

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

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...

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We're out this morning helping with some last minute planting for the official opening of the pocket park on Abbey Road.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Show you're supporting the LibDems in May with a garden stakeboard. Request yours here: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/ZdweN6ls

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

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.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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?

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Are you backing our hardworking team to deliver real change this May? Let us know here: mertonlibdems.org.uk/pledge

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Back our team - Merton Liberal Democrats

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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...

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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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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

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.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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.

South Wimbledon Liberal Democrats Cllr Klaar Dresselaers and Barry Smith, alongside Hina Bokhari OBE AM and Gareth Roberts AM campaigning for step-free access at South Wimbledon station.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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?...

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Council, 4 February 2026 7.15pm

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Have your say on the proposed changes to Merantun Way here: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/merantun-way

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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...

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Great Mental Health Day - Thrive LDN

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Check how to dispose of your Christmas trees here: merton.gov.uk/rubbish-and-...

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 19/12/2025

🚨 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.

Lib Dems winning- Liberal Democrats have won more council by-elections than any other party in 2025.

Bar chart showing the number of council by-elections won by each party in 2025:
Lib Dem: 105
Reform: 104
Con: 45
Lab: 36
Grn: 24

Number of seats won by each party in council by-elections held in 2025. Source: Andrew Teale.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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...

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Council 19 November 2025 7.30pm

YouTube video by Merton Council

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Hard to believe that 10 years ago we had only one councillor in Merton and were a distant 3rd in the Wimbledon constituency. Now we have 17 councillors and Wimbledon's MP and we're campaigning to take control of the council next May. Merton is turning orange!

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

TfL's own study on step-free access for the Northern Line rated South Wimbledon as the easiest to install a lift at, and recommended it be taken forward for a full feasibility study, yet they are not doing so. Sign our petition asking them to reconsider. www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Delighted to welcome @eddavey.libdems.org.uk to Wimbledon to officially open our new office on Merton Road.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

That's a nice looking new shop opening on Merton Road.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Good to get a couple of hours exercise in this morning helping the Friends of Haydons Road Rec spread the mulch.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Loved chatting with so many residents today — from familiar faces we’ve met many times to newcomers to the area. Always grateful for the conversations and insights people share.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Congratulations to Bombay Delight for winning both the People's Choice and Champion Business categories in this year's Merton's Best Business awards.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Merton Council needs to start listening to residents. We've been copied on many emails to the council asking for the flags on Quicks Road to be removed but the council is ignoring residents' feelings.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

We are shocked to hear of this incident of racist abuse against a local business in connection with the flags put up on Quicks Road. We call upon Labour's @cllrneaverson.bsky.social to rethink his decision to allow these flags to remain.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Streets are supposed to be swept after bin collections but three days later Grove Road still looks like this. Merton Council needs to get a grip on street sweeping.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Flags on lampposts on Quicks Road are being reported but dismissed as on ‘private land’—which is clearly false. At the Council meeting on Wednesday we urged Labour’s Cllr Neaverson to end this misuse of this response, but received no such commitment. fixmystreet.merton.gov.uk/report/8181168

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Flags put up without permission by 3 men (one on moped) - Viewing a problem

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Community pride should unite, not divide us, but flags put up in secret at night are about intimidation, not celebration. Merton Council needs to remove the Quicks Road flags without further delay.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We’re proud to support Polka Invites, a scheme offering free and subsidised creative opportunities for children and families in Merton. 🎭 From theatre tickets to workshops, every child should have the chance to enjoy the arts. ✨ Find out more: community@polkatheatre.com

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

We're on Merton's first Pride march today. Great to see so many people turn out.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

We were out again this morning litter picking at Haydons Road Rec. for the first time since it achieved Green Flag status recently. Let's keep our parks litter free.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

We are shocked to learn of the serious incident on Merton High Street on 23 August. Our thoughts are with the victim and her family. We strongly encourage anyone with information to contact the police. You can call 101 and quote reference 1269/23AUG. www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2541370...

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Woman in her 20s raped on Merton High Street

Police are investigating after a woman was reportedly raped on Merton High Street in the early hours of Saturday (23 August).

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

From the Domesday Book - in 1086 Merton had just 69 households, and 89 swine.

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🔶 South Wimbledon (Abbey Ward) LibDems 🔶 @libabbey.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Did you know environmentalism is at the very heart of the LibDems' Constitution? The second sentence, right after our commitment to liberalism, is a commitment to protecting the environment.

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