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Councillor Candidate
AB

Andy Bates

Labour candidate for South Bermondsey

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In Andy's own words

Andy Bates has worked in housing and communities for 40 years, most recently as Chief Executive of Leathermarket JMB, a tenant managed housing organisation. He’s active in community groups including as a trustee of St Olaves charity, secretary of the Thorowgood Community Group and the Labour Housing Group executive committee.

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South Bermondsey Ward

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Where Andy fits into things

Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Constituency

South Bermondsey

Ward

AB

Andy Bates

Candidate

South Bermondsey

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