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Councillor Candidate
James Barber

James Barber

Liberal Democrats candidate for Goose Green

Liberal Democrats

I’ve lived in South London for 30 years and have two teenage children. In my day job I manage large telecom contracts. I have volunteered for wildlife and road safety projects, and chaired Southwark Cyclists for many years. I have been a special needs school governor. I am motivated by injustice. I want to leave the planet a better place. I am proud of achievements as a Liberal Democrat Councillor since 2006 from the new cinema to the revamped leisure centre. I have made new primary schools happen and won battles with the Labour Council for a new secondary school. I want to make my London safer. I want to make my London Liberal.

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Previous elections

Goose Green (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Dulwich and West Norwood (2015)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Goose Green Ward

Where James fits into things

Lewisham West and East Dulwich

Constituency

Goose Green

Ward

James Barber

James Barber

Candidate

Goose Green

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