Andrew Kenneth Sparkes
Liberal Democrats candidate for Selsdon & Addington Village
Unlike all three "Local" Conservative candidates, Andy actually lives in the ward. Andy Sparkes has lived in the ward for eighteen years and is married with two children who attended Smitham Primary and Oasis Acadamy. He had a 31 year career in the railway industry in various commercial roles culminating as Business Development Director for Virgin Trains. Now retired from the railway industry, he has become a part-time forester and has an active life volunteering on the Bluebell Railway and as secretary of the local allotment society. Andy also helps with the 1st Coulsdon Scouts. He would bring a wealth of business experience and a passion in transport planning to the role.
Previous elections
Coulsdon Town (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Purley & Woodcote (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Andrew 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
Croydon