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Louie Somerville-Sutherland

Louie Somerville-Sutherland

Labour candidate for Clapham Park

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Louie grew up in Brixton Hill and is proud to still call the area home. Of mixed Irish and Black Caribbean heritage, Louie values the diversity and strong community spirit that make Lambeth special. Louie lives in Metropolitan Thames Valley social housing and understands first-hand the issues many residents face, from housing repairs to the rising cost of living. Louie works supporting children with special educational needs, helping young people and families overcome challenges. As a Labour and Co-operative Party candidate, Louie wants to give back to the community that raised him and work with residents to improve housing, safer streets and opportunities for local families.

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Clapham Park Ward

Where Louie fits into things

Clapham and Brixton Hill

Constituency

Clapham Park

Ward

Louie Somerville-Sutherland

Louie Somerville-Sutherland

Candidate

Clapham Park

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