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Councillor Candidate
Oana Olaru-Holmes

Oana Olaru-Holmes

Labour candidate for Downham

Labour

As your Labour Parliamentary candidate, I believe in investing in public services, championing quality education and healthcare, and building a fair and prosperous economy. These values reflect our collective vision for a society where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. If elected as your Member of Parliament, I will prioritise the needs of our community above all else. Whether it’s advocating for increased funding for the NHS, improving public transport, or better educational opportunities for children, I will be a relentless voice for positive change. Our local businesses are the backbone of our community, and I am committed to supporting and celebrating them. In the face of challenges such as rising energy costs and rents I will work tirelessly to support their continued success. I will establish a constituency office that is easily accessible to you, where my team and I will be available to address any concerns or issues you may face. Your voice matters, and I will make it heard in parliament. Together, let us build a future where opportunities abound, where the cost-of-living crisis is addressed, and where everyone has a fair start in life.

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Previous elections

Bromley and Biggin Hill (2024)

Labour Party· Not elected

Downham (2022)

Labour Party· Elected

Downham Ward

Where Oana fits into things

Lewisham East

Constituency

Downham

Ward

Oana Olaru-Holmes

Oana Olaru-Holmes

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