Margy Newens
Labour councillor for Dulwich Village
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileCouncillor 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.
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
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
Lambeth