Henry George Bottomley

Labour candidate for Surrey Docks

Labour

Henry Bottomley has lived in Surrey Docks and Rotherhithe for 29 years, he previously served as a councillor in Lambeth. As a civil servant he worked on policy areas such as broadband access, work incentives, and lifting people out of poverty. Now retired, Henry volunteers with almshouse residents in Southwark and Greenwich and is a mentor for young people.

Where Henry fits into things

Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Constituency

Surrey Docks

Ward

Henry George Bottomley

Candidate

Surrey Docks

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