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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
Where Joseph 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