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Councillor Candidate
Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson

Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson

Labour candidate for Wanstead Park

Labour

As a local resident who lives in the ward, I’ve decided to put my name forward. Together, we can make a difference in our community. Wanstead Park Ward is where my husband and I are raising our family. I was born locally in Whipps Cross Hospital. We live on the Warren Estate and our children attend Aldersbrook Primary School. As a local mother of two, I have been very active on issues relating to local school admissions, supporting local families to understand and navigate the process. I also led the successful local campaign to prevent an out of character phone mast being built in front of St Mary’s Church. I could do so much more if you elect me as your councillor. Wanstead Park is my home, and we are fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. I’ll fight to protect and conserve our superb local green spaces, support our local NHS, fight for better bus services and Central Line services, fight for more police and action on crime, and ensure we have the very best local facilities and services here in Wanstead Park. It would be the privilege of my life to represent our corner of Redbridge as your local councillor. I will never take your vote for granted, and I’ll always fight for our area.

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Previous elections

Wanstead Park (2024)

Labour Party· Elected

Wanstead Park Ward

Where Emma fits into things

Leyton and Wanstead

Constituency

Wanstead Park

Ward

Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson

Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson

Candidate

Wanstead Park

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