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Marcia Arlene Irma Dacosta
Conservative candidate for Brixton North
Resident in Lambeth for 24 years, Marcia’s career covers social care, safeguarding children and young adults. She volunteers as a mentor, supporting young people affected by crime. Marcia is a former chaplain and board member of the West Indian Association of Service Personnel. A public governor of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Marcia has extensive charitable experience and for 15 years ran a not-for-profit enterprise for Lambeth’s homeless. Clapham Town Conservatives' key policies are: - Lower Council Tax - Protect the Common - Re-open Larkhall Bridge - Fight for Lambeth leaseholders and tenants - Cleaner streets Lambeth Conservatives' full manifesto is available at https://www.lambethconservatives.org.uk/news/lambeth-conservatives-2022-manifesto
Previous elections
Clapham Town (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Brixton North Ward
Where Marcia fits into things
Clapham and Brixton Hill
Constituency
Brixton North
Ward
Marcia Arlene Irma Dacosta
Candidate
Brixton North
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