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Find your electionBack to Hackney South and ShoreditchLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Clissold (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Victoria (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Victoria Ward
Where Heather fits into things
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Constituency
Victoria
Ward
HL
Heather Lynn James
Candidate
Victoria
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
Hackney