Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Gordon Mackay
Liberal Democrats candidate for South Bermondsey
Gordon Mackay has lived in Southwark for seven years and is standing to serve as a Ward Councillor in South Bermondsey. Originally from Glasgow and raised in Johannesburg, he has served as a Member of Parliament, Shadow Energy Minister, and Ward Councillor. Prior to life in public service, Gordon was a humanitarian with United Nations Children’s Fund. He has deep experience fighting for residents’ rights, taking on arbitrary administrations to ensure people are seen, heard and prioritised. He will bring this fighting spirit to representing the good people of South Bermondsey.
South Bermondsey Ward
Where Gordon fits into things
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Constituency
South Bermondsey
Ward
Gordon Mackay
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