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Find your electionBack to Finchley and Golders GreenLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Cricklewood (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
East Finchley Ward
Where Sophie fits into things
Finchley and Golders Green
Constituency
East Finchley
Ward
SL
Sophie Leighton
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