Margaret Thomas
Labour candidate for Hackbridge
Margaret Thomas is a dedicated community advocate with years of experience "at the heart of the community," she is well-known for managing the Middleton Circle library and founding essential local initiatives including job clubs, an over-60s lunch club, and a new mothers' group. Her candidacy is driven by a deep passion for reducing poverty and inequality, having spent decades supporting Sutton's most vulnerable residents. A proven "community candidate" who prioritises local needs over political showmanship, Margaret is committed to improving conditions for all Sutton residents and ensuring their voices are heard within the council. Her family live in Hackbridge and her grandchildren are at local schools.
Previous elections
St Helier West (2024)
Labour Party· Not elected
The Wrythe (2022)
Labour Party· Not elected
Wandle Valley (2018)
Labour Party· Not elected
Where Margaret 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
Sutton