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Find your electionBack to Dulwich and West NorwoodLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
RB
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.
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
Lambeth