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Sam Dalton
Labour candidate for London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Councillor Sam Dalton has been a councillor for London Bridge & West Bermondsey since 2022, leading campaigns to improve housing and tackle crime. Sam has led on developing a plan for older people’s housing in Southwark as a Deputy Cabinet Member. Away from the council, Sam works for a homelessness charity.
Previous elections
London Bridge & West Bermondsey (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
London Bridge & West Bermondsey Ward
Where Sam fits into things
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Constituency
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Ward
Sam Dalton
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