Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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James Bensberg
Labour candidate for St Helier East
I have lived in Sutton for over 25 years, raising my family here and putting down deep roots in the community I am proud to call home. Throughout that time I have seen first hand what makes Sutton a friendly, welcoming borough, and I am committed to protecting and strengthening those values. Guided by a strong work ethic and Labour Party values of integrity, fairness and accountability, I am standing to serve my local community and to ensure the council delivers on its responsibilities. I will work constructively, but firmly, to hold the council to account and to help Sutton continue to thrive for current residents and future generations.
St Helier East Ward
Where James fits into things
Carshalton and Wallington
Constituency
St Helier East
Ward
James Bensberg
Candidate
St Helier East
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