Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Portia Mwangangye
Labour candidate for Goose Green
Cllr Portia Mwangangye says, “I may not be Southwark Born but I am definitely Southwark Bred”. From arriving as an asylum seeker to growing up across our local estates, this community has shaped her. Portia’s legal and community work led her to become a councillor, driven to serve Southwark and ensure our young people have every opportunity to thrive.
Previous elections
Goose Green (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Goose Green Ward
Where Portia fits into things
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Constituency
Goose Green
Ward
Portia Mwangangye
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