Councillor Shuile Syeda is the Mayor of Merton for 2026-27, with Councillor Joan Henry as Deputy Mayor.
Merton, London
Joined December 2009
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Mayor of Merton retweeted
Councillor Shuile Syeda has become the first Muslim to be elected as Mayor of Merton.
During her mayoral year, Councillor Syeda will be fundraising for the Dons Local Action Group and Merton Mencap.
Meet the Mayor 👉orlo.uk/m2CVF
ALT Mayor of Merton, Councillor Shuile Syeda
Mayor of Merton retweeted
🥇 Introducing the new @MayorOfMerton who was elected at our Annual Council meeting.
@MartinWhelton is only the second person in the borough’s history to serve two terms as Mayor.
Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/68pOO
Mayor of Merton retweeted
If he is elected at next week's Council meeting, Cllr Whelton will be only the second councillor in Merton’s history to serve as Mayor twice.
Read more 👉 orlo.uk/JIWW0
ALT Cllr Martin Whelton
Cllr Slawek Szczepanski who represents : Lavender Fields Ward in #Mitcham is the first ever Polish-born resident to become Mayor of Merton (2024-25)
He has dedicated his time in office to inspiring others in Merton to make a difference.
Read more 👉ow.ly/ImGB50SI3hE
ALT Mayor of Merton sat in Mayoral robes in council chamber
Cllr Gill Manly is the Mayor of Merton for 2023/24.
Cllr Manly, who represents Cricket Green Ward in #Mitcham, has dedicated her year in office to developing the arts in the borough.
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ALT Councillor Gill Manly as the Mayor of Merton for 2023/2024
Mayor of Merton retweeted
.@MayorOfMerton has read the official proclamation confirming the beginning of King Charles III's reign.
Dep.Mayor @AgathaAkyigyina, Leader @RossGarrod, Mayor's Chaplain, @Merton_CEO, Council Directors, & Cllrs past & present were also in attendance.
merton.gov.uk/TheQueen
ALT Merton civic centre
ALT Merton civic centre
Mayor of Merton retweeted
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
On behalf of Merton, The @MayorOfMerton, Cllr Joan Henry, sends our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family.
Read the full statement in our newsroom: ow.ly/hb2u50KEOky
#HerMajesty #TheQueen
ALT Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
What a lovely evening at my first Charity Fundraiser as Mayor last night in #Mitcham fundraising for Dons Local Action Group and Jimmy Asher Foundation.
Thank you so much to everyone who attended and helped raise money for such important causes. #loveMerton
ALT The Mayor of Merton and guests at her fundraising event
ALT The Mayor of Merton and guests at her fundraising event
ALT The Mayor of Merton and guests at her fundraising event
ALT The Mayor of Merton and guest at her fundraising event
As of Wednesday 25 May, Cllr Joan Henry was elected as Mayor for 2022/23, taking over from Cllr Mike Brunt.
Cllr Henry, who represents Pollards Hill Ward, will be assisted by new Deputy Mayor Cllr @AgathaAkyigyina, who represents Figge’s Marsh Ward.
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70 years ago today you became our Queen. Since that day you have dedicated yourself to a life of service to the Nation & Commonwealth.
On behalf of the residents of Merton - thank you, Your Majesty, for 70 years of dedicated selfless service and for the example you have set
Second Citizenship a ceremony of the day. A total of 40 new Citizens have celebrated today. Congratulations to all.
Third Citizenship Ceremony of the new year this morning. Congratulations to Merton’s new U.K. Citizens.
Another ceremony later today
Great to present Citizenship Certificates to 24 new citizens from around the world in ceremonies today. Many congratulations to all 24
A big thank you to Nick Parr and his team at the New Wimbledon Theatre for supporting the Mayor’s Charities - Christian CARE Association and Marie Curie. In particular, thank you for the opportunity to meet Shane Richie again today before the to say thank you personally
Thank you @mo_allyy and the fantastic NHS team for all you are doing to roll out the vaccine in Merton. Great to see you at the Wilson last week and at Nelson Health Centre today.
Vaccine available at Nelson Health Centre, Kingston Road until 7.30pm today
I'm fundraising for Dons Local Action Group. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/fundraising/M…
I'm fundraising for Dons Local Action Group. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/fundraising/m…
This #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek I'm pledging to support #Merton in it's zero-tolerance approach to all forms of hate.
Events are being held this week to raise awareness & offer support to victims of hate crime.
To join, visit👉ow.ly/EGGq50Gppcc
#MertonStopsHate #NationalHCAW
Great honour to present Dickie with Freedom of the Borough. He is an inspiration to all.
🗣️ Our Dickie was tonight awarded the freedom of the borough! What an honour and we are so proud that Dickie is our Club President 💙💛 tinyurl.com/ywj59fzs @Merton_Council #AFCW
