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Demetrius Williams

Green Party candidate for Leyton

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In Demetrius's own words

**About Demetrius Williams**

I’m standing to be a Green Party councillor candidate in St James ward because our borough deserves councillors who are visible, honest and focused on what matters to residents.

As a local campaigner and Waltham Forest resident, I’ve worked with a number of local community groups that amplify underrepresented voices in the borough. This includes Waltham Forest for a Free Palestine, which is currently working to hold the council accountable to its pledge to divest its pension investments from companies complicit or linked to war crimes.

**What Demetrius stands for**

My priorities include:

_Housing and Green Spaces_

Push for genuinely affordable, high-quality homes that meet environmental standards and hold private developers to account. Protect our green spaces and preserve their biodiversity and community life.

_Health and Social Care_

Promote accessible, quality healthcare (especially for vulnerable residents) and strengthen local social care support.

_Safer, Cleaner Streets_

Tackle pollution, improve safety and keep our streets and public spaces clean, inclusive and well-maintained.

_Fair Local Economy_

Back small businesses and community groups that ensure support reaches those who need it most.

_Community Solidarity and Ethics_

Stand up for fairness, equality and environmental justice to ensure our borough acts with compassion.

I’ll put our community first. I’ll challenge complacency and lead with the energy, compassion and empathy needed to serve St James.

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Leyton Ward

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Where Demetrius fits into things

Leyton and Wanstead

Constituency

Leyton

Ward

DW

Demetrius Williams

Candidate

Leyton

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

Waltham Forest