Robert Smeath

Labour candidate for Chaucer

Labour

Robert Smeath has lived here for over 30 years. He is a solicitor who has volunteered as a housing lawyer and debt adviser with the Mary Ward Legal Centre which now runs Blackfriars Settlement. Robert is a former school governor and charity trustee, distributing grants to groups supporting elderly people across Southwark.

Where Robert fits into things

Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Constituency

Chaucer

Ward

Robert Smeath

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