Brian Ingram
Independent candidate for Garden Suburb
I am standing at the May 7 Local elections in HGS. As an Independent Candidate. As many know for years I have been a de facto Councillor getting things done in HGS. And not just in the Rose Gardens! -I got the Lyttelton Cafe reopened after years of Barnet neglect. I got the Lyttelton Toilets fixed and repaired. There is now Soap and flushing. Even locks on the Cubicles; but still waiting for a Baby Changing Mat. -Behind the scenes I worked to get the Ossulton Way Zebra Crossing installed - fighting local Councillors and other local interests. -Falloden way is a big deal and my being elected will help me make this road safer. -Ask me about the Lyttelton Path! And the proposed waterworks! -I will donate my Councillors 'salary' (£15-25k) to the Community Updated 8 April 2026.
Previous elections
Whetstone (2025)
Independent· Not elected
Finchley Church End (2025)
Independent· Not elected
Garden Suburb (2022)
Independent· Not elected
Where Brian 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
Barnet