Don Austen
Reform UK candidate for Kidbrooke Park
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.
Where Don fits into things
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