Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Julia Hines
Liberal Democrats candidate for East Finchley
Julia has been a volunteer in East Finchley for years, as a board member of Grange Big Local, a trustee of Barnet Lone Parent Centre, a volunteer at Finchley Toy Library and a vaccine centre volunteer. Her interest in how the council works began when she chaired Age UK Barnet. Her community work means she has had hundreds of conversations with people in East Finchley. Professionally, she has worked as both a doctor and a solicitor. She thinks the area needs a fresh voice and fresh ideas and supports the green, clean, healthy and safe manifesto of Barnet Lib Dems.
Previous elections
East Finchley (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
East Finchley Ward
Where Julia fits into things
Finchley and Golders Green
Constituency
East Finchley
Ward
Julia Hines
Candidate
East Finchley
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