Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Brian John Matthews
Labour candidate for St Mark's & Seething Wells
I have lived in the Borough since 2011. I have worked for over 40 years in various roles in the social housing sector, with a focus most recently on tackling homelessness and rough sleeping. I am passionate about housing issues and, if elected, would work hard to increase the proportion of affordable housing included in new developments in the borough, and to ensure that the Council takes full advantage of government initiatives to reduce homelessness. I have experience of being a Labour Councillor in LB Richmond from 1998-2002. I am a season ticket holder at Fulham FC and a member of Surrey CCC.
St Mark's & Seething Wells Ward
Where Brian fits into things
Kingston and Surbiton
Constituency
St Mark's & Seething Wells
Ward
Brian John Matthews
Candidate
St Mark's & Seething Wells
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
Kingston upon Thames