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Liam McGrath
Labour candidate for Goose Green
Labour
Liam McGrath is a transport and housing expert, with experience in community-led developments. He has built award-winning council homes, founded SE1 Solar to cut energy bills, and leads on transport analysis at TfL. He hopes to bring practical skills in housing, transport, and grassroots engagement to Goose Green.
Where Liam fits into things
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