Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Dan May
Green Party candidate for Downham
Daniel is a proud Downham local, raised here and educated here. He understands the people, parks and what makes this community special. He’s standing to help make Downham cleaner, safer and greener for everyone. Daniel wants to work with the community to tackle issues like litter and fly-tipping, protect our green spaces, improve local services and make sure residents’ voices are heard at Lewisham Council.
Downham Ward
Where Dan fits into things
Lewisham East
Constituency
Downham
Ward
Dan May
Candidate
Downham
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
Lewisham