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Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026

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Councillor Candidate
Lydia Paynter

Lydia Paynter

Labour candidate for Lillie

Labour
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Previous elections

Lillie (2025)

Labour Party· Elected

Munster (2022)

Labour Party· Not elected

Lillie Ward

Where Lydia fits into things

Chelsea and Fulham

Constituency

Lillie

Ward

Lydia Paynter

Lydia Paynter

Candidate

Lillie

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

Hammersmith and Fulham