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“In Saidat's own words
“Saidat Oketunde has spent over 20 years supporting women, young people and families. As Chair of the Southwark Muslim Forum, founder of Faiths Women Community UK and a school governor, she has built local partnerships and supported residents with skills training, food security, mental health support and community safety projects.”
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Where Saidat fits into things
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Constituency
Chaucer
Ward
Saidat Oketunde
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