Ashley Burridge

Liberal Democrats candidate for Bensham Manor

Liberal Democrats

Unlike all three 'Local" Conservative candidates, Ashley actually lives in the ward. Ashley Burridge has lived in Coulsdon since 2007. His wife Kate is a Palliative Care specialist nurse at Croydon University Hospital. Their teenage children went to Smitham Primary where Ashley chaired the PTA for several years. In his spare time he is a UK Athletics Technical Official, timekeeping and judging at track & field and cross country events across the south of England. Ashley has a wealth of experience in the building industry and currently chairs a small housing charity which looks after almshouses for senior residents. He understands the workings of local government having previously represented nearby Warlingham on Tandridge District Council for twelve years.

Previous elections

Coulsdon Town (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Bensham Manor Ward

Where Ashley fits into things

Croydon West

Constituency

Bensham Manor

Ward

Ashley Burridge

Candidate

Bensham Manor

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