Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Claire Poyner
Green Party candidate for Holloway
Claire Poyner has lived in Holloway on the ‘Hyde Village’ estate for 20 years, and in the borough of Islington for 30 years. She works for various peace organisations and has twice been a school governor. This is the fourth time Claire has been a council election candidate.
Previous elections
Holloway (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Holloway (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Holloway (2018)
Green Party· Not elected
Holloway Ward
Where Claire fits into things
Islington South and Finsbury
Constituency
Holloway
Ward
Claire Poyner
Candidate
Holloway
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