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Councillor Candidate
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Ruth Bannister

Labour candidate for Dulwich Wood

Labour

Ruth Bannister has lived in Dulwich Wood for almost 20 years, and has long been an active member of the local community. During the pandemic, Ruth managed a local mutual aid group. If elected, she will be a strong advocate for improving housing services, green issues and Dulwich Wood’s schools.

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Dulwich Wood Ward

Where Ruth fits into things

Dulwich and West Norwood

Constituency

Dulwich Wood

Ward

RB

Ruth Bannister

Candidate

Dulwich Wood

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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