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Councillor Candidate
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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.

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London Bridge & West Bermondsey Ward

Where Rugie fits into things

Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Constituency

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Ward

RK

Rugie Kanu

Candidate

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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