Previous CandidateChange Maker
Kamala Kugan
Independent candidate for Coombe Vale
Independent
Previous elections
Stalybridge and Hyde (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coombe Vale (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Where Kamala fits into things
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