Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Anthony Scott Riches
Labour candidate for Belvedere
I’ve lived in Bexley since 1995. I worked for over 30 years as an Educational Psychologist on behalf of vulnerable children, young people, and their families. I believe that residents are poorly served by an indifferent Conservative Council and that more Labour councillors are needed to better represent the needs of local people and shape and influence decisions for the benefit of all.
Previous elections
Crayford (2022)
Labour Party· Not elected
East Wickham (2018)
Labour Party· Not elected
Belvedere Ward
Where Anthony fits into things
Erith and Thamesmead
Constituency
Belvedere
Ward
Anthony Scott Riches
Candidate
Belvedere
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