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Find your electionBack to Islington South and FinsburyLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Barnsbury (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Tollington (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
St Peter's & Canalside Ward
Where Vanessa fits into things
Islington South and Finsbury
Constituency
St Peter's & Canalside
Ward
Vanessa Margaret Carson
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