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Councillor Candidate
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Margy Newens

Labour candidate for Dulwich Village

Labour

Councillor Margy Newens has lived in Dulwich Village for over 20 years. She is a school governor and has volunteered locally as an adult literacy tutor and for a group supporting refugees. After roles in international development and trade, she currently works for a social enterprise supporting sustainably minded small businesses.

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Previous elections

Dulwich Village (2022)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Dulwich Village (2018)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Dulwich Village Ward

Where Margy fits into things

Dulwich and West Norwood

Constituency

Dulwich Village

Ward

MN

Margy Newens

Candidate

Dulwich Village

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

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