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Find your electionBack to Lewisham NorthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
New Cross Gate (2022)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
New Cross Gate Ward
Where Jay fits into things
Lewisham North
Constituency
New Cross Gate
Ward
Jay Delaney Coward
Candidate
New Cross Gate
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