Merton is a fantastic place; only 25 minutes from central London on the Tube, with acres of beautiful green space, great housing and schools, and an incredible sporting heritage that goes way beyond the world-famous Wimbledon tennis championships to which it is home.

For too long though, it's been one of London's best-kept secrets. Merton LBC holds a reputation among the London boroughs for being efficient, with some excellent services, but over the years it has kept a low profile within the capital.