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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
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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