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Fergus Navaratnam-Blair
Green Party candidate for Forest Hill
Fergus is a research and insights professional with expertise in data analysis, storytelling and trend analysis. Originally from Sussex, he has lived in Lewisham for over a decade, moving to the borough after university and quickly becoming part of the local community. He now lives with his partner and their two children, both born at Lewisham Hospital. After time away from party politics, Fergus was inspired to get involved again by the energy and ideas coming from the Green Party. He is standing to help revitalise hope, tackle inequality and build more inclusive, sustainable communities in Lewisham.
Forest Hill Ward
Where Fergus fits into things
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Constituency
Forest Hill
Ward
Fergus Navaratnam-Blair
Candidate
Forest Hill
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