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Andy Bruce
Labour candidate for North Bermondsey
Labour
Andy Bruce moved to North Bermondsey in 1994 to become a youth worker at the Salmon Youth Centre and now teaches at a local state secondary school. Andy is currently Chair of the Haddonhall Tenants’ Management Organisation. Previously, he worked for the United Nations on human rights and conflict prevention.
Where Andy fits into things
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