Thomas Fidler
Liberal Democrats candidate for Osterley & Spring Grove
Tom Fidler is a local resident with deep roots in the borough, where his family has lived and worked for generations, and he previously served as a councillor in neighbouring Spelthorne. During his time there, he played a key role in a cross-party coalition that ended long-standing one-party control and helped restore balance and accountability to local government, while also championing financial responsibility and sustainable investment. Outside politics, Tom supports local community life as a Brentford season ticket holder and grassroots sports supporter, and as Chair of Spelthorne and Middlesex Heritage he successfully campaigned to protect the area’s identity, helping secure Middlesex heritage signs in Brentford.
Previous elections
Halliford and Sunbury West (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Ashford East (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Ashford (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Thomas 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
Hounslow