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Councillor Candidate
James Robert McAsh

James Robert McAsh

Green Party candidate for Goose Green

Green Party

James has been the councillor for Goose Green, in East Dulwich, since 2018. He is hardworking and responsive, with one of the best records on casework in the whole borough. Until recently, he was the Cabinet member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste and under his leadership, Southwark had the highest recycling rate in inner London. He is a primary school teacher, trade unionist and socialist.

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Previous elections

Goose Green (2022)

Labour Party· Elected

Goose Green (2018)

Labour Party· Elected

Goose Green Ward

Where James fits into things

Lewisham West and East Dulwich

Constituency

Goose Green

Ward

James Robert McAsh

James Robert McAsh

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