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Rugie Kanu
Labour candidate for London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Labour
Rugiatu Kanu has a deep passion for community service. She advocates against hygiene poverty, and has restored dignity to over 2,000 women in Southwark. Rugiatu currently serves as a Service Manager in a residential home where she oversees the wellbeing and support of vulnerable adults.
Where Rugie 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