Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Alexander Gardner Gordon
Green Party candidate for St Peter's & Canalside
Alex has lived in Caledonian ward for over thirty years, and has been a candidate in the last three local elections, after joining the Green Party in 2005. He wants to make the council more accountable to local people, and to mitigate the effects of government cuts on local services.
Previous elections
Caledonian (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Caledonian (2018)
Green Party· Not elected
St Peter's & Canalside Ward
Where Alexander fits into things
Islington South and Finsbury
Constituency
St Peter's & Canalside
Ward
Alexander Gardner Gordon
Candidate
St Peter's & Canalside
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
Islington