David Bridson
Labour councillor for Brixton Acre Lane
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Council: Lambeth
Term ends: 2 May 2030
David Bridson lives in the ward and has called Brixton Acre Lane home for over 10 years. He proudly serves as a councillor for Brixton Acre Lane. David is Lambeth’s Cabinet Member for Healthier Communities, leading work to tackle health inequalities, strengthen adult social care and support sanctuary seekers rebuilding their lives in our borough. He also leads the council’s work tackling rough sleeping, addiction and mental health. Outside his councillor role, David works for a national youth charity campaigning to build more genuinely affordable homes for young people and expand youth services. He also serves as a governor at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. David is standing in order to keep delivering every day for Brixton Acre Lane ward.
Recent election history
Brixton Acre Lane (2026)
Labour · 1,684 votes· Elected
Brixton Acre Lane (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Contact Information
Phone
07842 034 655Where David fits into things
Constituency
David Bridson
Councillor
Brixton Acre Lane
Michael Chessum
Councillor · Brixton Acre Lane
Natalie Kane
Councillor · Brixton Acre Lane
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 (LC)