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Councillor Candidate
Leigh Gareth Edwards

Leigh Gareth Edwards

Liberal Democrats candidate for Chiswick Homefields

Liberal Democrats

Leigh has lived in Chiswick for fifteen years, he is a chartered accountant. Along with many others, he was dismayed and appalled by the intolerance of the rhetoric in the lead up to the EU referendum. Leigh is committed to an open, tolerant and fair society, investing in public services and ensuring everyone is given the opportunities to meet their potential, and to live their lives free of fear, prejudice or discrimination. As a councillor he will work hard for the people of Chiswick to: Better hold the council to account on planning and developments to ensure new projects enhance Chiswick by reducing pollution, improving infrastructure, increasing accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists and users of public transport, and introducing more green spaces Fight for investment in essential public services including real community policing and support for local hospitals Fully oppose any expansion or third runway at Heathrow Nationally he will campaign for the UK to remain in the EU as a leading and influential member, and to keep Britain a liberal, democratic, and socially just society.

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Previous elections

Chiswick Homefields (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Turnham Green (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Chiswick Homefields Ward

Where Leigh fits into things

Hammersmith and Chiswick

Constituency

Chiswick Homefields

Ward

Leigh Gareth Edwards

Leigh Gareth Edwards

Candidate

Chiswick Homefields

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

Hammersmith and Fulham