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Tom Heys
Labour candidate for St George's
Labour
Tom Heys has lived locally for nearly 20 years. He is a local housing association board member, a trustee of the Bankside Open Spaces Trust, and helps his follow residents with housing issues. In his professional life, he advocates for equal pay and greater social mobility.
Where Tom 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