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Councillor Candidate
Colin Henry Stears

Colin Henry Stears

Liberal Democrats candidate for The Wrythe

Liberal Democrats

Colin was born in St Helier Hospital and has lived in The Wrythe for 37 years. He has been the Lead Councillor for Adult Social Services since he was elected in 2006 and in 2013 took on the Public Health role as well. Colin is the Managing Partner of the largest GP partnership in London, looking after 60,000 patients. He is an active member of Sutton Royal British Legion.

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Previous elections

The Wrythe (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Elected

The Wrythe (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Elected

The Wrythe Ward

Where Colin fits into things

Carshalton and Wallington

Constituency

The Wrythe

Ward

Colin Henry Stears

Colin Henry Stears

Candidate

The Wrythe

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

Sutton