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Find your electionBack to Erith and ThamesmeadLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Abbey Wood (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Abbey Wood Ward
Where Thomas fits into things
Erith and Thamesmead
Constituency
Abbey Wood
Ward
TH
Thomas Headon
Candidate
Abbey 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
Greenwich