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Find your electionBack to Erith and ThamesmeadLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Woolwich Common (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Woolwich Common (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Woolwich Common Ward
Where Matthew fits into things
Erith and Thamesmead
Constituency
Woolwich Common
Ward
MG
Matthew Glinsman
Candidate
Woolwich Common
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