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Derek French
Reform UK candidate for Edgware
Derek French has lived in Edgware Ward since 1976 and brings decades of experience in banking, consultancy and aviation. He holds an MBA from Middlesex University and has over 40 years’ military service as both a regular and reservist. Derek has seen significant changes in Edgware and strongly opposes overdevelopment, including the Ballymore Broadwalk scheme backed by Conservatives and approved by Labour. He will challenge wasteful spending, cut unnecessary bureaucracy, and ensure council decisions reflect residents’ priorities and protect the character of Edgware. Copy ward link
Edgware Ward
Where Derek fits into things
Hendon
Constituency
Edgware
Ward
Derek French
Candidate
Edgware
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