Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Benji Sperring
Labour candidate for South Croydon
Benji is a local teacher, lecturer and theatre director. He has lived in Croydon for 13 years, and is proud to be standing to represent the people of South Croydon. He is a passionate advocate for the arts, and is devoted to making Croydon a hive of creativity and opportunity which can be enjoyed by the whole community. His experience leading large-scale companies around the UK, as well as working with community groups, youth theatres, schools and universities, means he is very well placed to instigate conversations to inspire and further the reach and range of culture for the ward and borough.
South Croydon Ward
Where Benji fits into things
Croydon South
Constituency
South Croydon
Ward
Benji Sperring
Candidate
South Croydon
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