“In Don's own words
“I served as a local Councillor in Greenwich for twenty eight years. I chaired various committees during that time. And was vice chair of the Licensing and Woolwich & Thamesmead planning committees also.”
“I was twice Mayor of Greenwich. I am a retired Actor who appeared in Eastenders , The Bill and many other programmes. Prior to acting I was a Registered Dockworker and a Shop Steward and Trade Union Lay Delegate for many years.”
“I also contribute articles for a National magazine. ”
“I've lived in Greenwich for fifty seven years and reside in Shooters Hill Rd in Kidbrooke Park ward.”
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Where Don fits into things
Eltham and Chislehurst
Constituency
Kidbrooke Park
Ward
Don Austen
Candidate
Kidbrooke Park
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
Greenwich