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Councillor Candidate
Bunmi Wajero

Bunmi Wajero

Liberal Democrats candidate for Ladywell

Liberal Democrats

Bunmi lives in Brockley and has lived in Lewisham for many years, her children have grown up here. Her passion is to be a voice for the people of the community, especially members who are often overlooked, to be able to serve and support people, to empower local residents. Bunmi says: "I’m standing in Catford South as I believe that it’s time for a change. The one-party Labour council has become complacent: it’s time for new voices to represent this ward and bring about progressive change.

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Previous elections

Catford South (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

New Cross (2021)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Evelyn (2019)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Crofton Park (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Ladywell Ward

Where Bunmi fits into things

Lewisham North

Constituency

Ladywell

Ward

Bunmi Wajero

Bunmi Wajero

Candidate

Ladywell

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