Ben Kind
Labour candidate for Brixton Rush Common
Active on State
Ben was born in Streatham and now lives in Brixton Rush Common ward with his family. As Lambeth's cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families, he leads Labour's work to make Lambeth the best place for young people to grow up-expanding breakfast clubs, strengthening children's services and increasing investment in SEND places in Lambeth schools by €10 million. Locally, Ben campaigns with residents on issues such as road safety, housing and enhancing community spaces like Elm Pare and Tulse Hill Adventure Playground. Residents often meet him at regular police and neighbourhood meetings where he works with them to get problems fixed and improvements delivered.
Previous elections
Brixton Rush Common (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Tulse Hill (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Where Ben 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
Lambeth