About: 1986 Merton London Borough Council election

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Elections for the London Borough of Merton were held on 8 May 1986 to elect members of Merton London Borough Council in London, England. This was on the same day as other local elections in England and Scotland. The whole council was up for election and the incumbent majority Conservative administration remained in overall control of the council, its majority reduced to one seat.

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