It is the name of a council ward in Merton.

Until 2007 each council ward had been related to one of eight council management areas.

It is also the name of a council ward, which includes the central part of the district and some other areas.

The following table lists council wards, the party representing them, and communities.

Redland is also the name of a council ward, which covers a slightly different area.

The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas.

Residents in the six council electoral wards are represented by 24 elected members.

An individual policing plan has been drawn up for each of Scotland's 353 local council wards.

The Boombus project now receives funding from local council wards.

The suburb is substantial enough for two council wards.