Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Alastair John Ritchie
Green Party candidate for Borough & Bankside
Alastair has lived in London most of his life and over 3 years in Borough. Having finished a sales career and child care responsibilities; he qualified as an Adviser for Citizens Advice in 2012 managing welfare, debt, money and energy issues. He volunteers with Citizens Advice Southwark helping local residents with digital support. Alastair stands for social justice and a fairer, greener borough.
Borough & Bankside Ward
Where Alastair fits into things
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Constituency
Borough & Bankside
Ward
Alastair John Ritchie
Candidate
Borough & Bankside
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Southwark