Ashley Burridge
Liberal Democrats candidate for Bensham Manor
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
Where Ashley 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