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Jackie Meldrum
Labour candidate for Knight's Hill
Labour
Jackie is the lead councillor for championing better use of green spaces across Lambeth. She is also concerned that with so many services going online some people are left out. Training to use digital facilities is needed in the community. Jackie supports local businesses and the Station to Station business association.
Previous elections
Knight's Hill (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Knight's Hill (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Where Jackie 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
Lambeth