Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Tom Foster
Liberal Democrats candidate for Hackbridge
Tom works for a housing association and is a union representative. He is deeply involved in the local community, sitting on the Mitcham Common conservator's and a local residents association. He grew up near Wrythe green, was born in St.helier, and now lives in New Mill Quarter with his wife and two cats, Cherry and Mango. He attended a local school where he received speech and language support. He is standing for council because he wants to give back to the community that "has given him so many opportunities".
Previous elections
London Assembly (2021)
Londependence· Not elected
Hackbridge Ward
Where Tom fits into things
Carshalton and Wallington
Constituency
Hackbridge
Ward
Tom Foster
Candidate
Hackbridge
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