Joseph Vambe

Labour candidate for Chaucer

Labour

Councillor Joseph Vambe grew up on the Rockingham Estate in Chaucer, the ward he now represents. He is now the Labour lead on young people and community engagement, championing residents’ influence on local decision-making. Joseph was the first ‘Stormzy Scholar’, awarded a fully funded place at the University of Cambridge.

Previous elections

Chaucer (2022)

Labour Party· Elected

Chaucer Ward

Where Joseph fits into things

Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Constituency

Chaucer

Ward

Joseph Vambe

Candidate

Chaucer

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