Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Veronica Olabisi Obadara
Labour candidate for East Wickham
I am an East Wickham Ward resident and have been a resident of the London Borough of Bexley for over twenty years and I have witnessed the decline in our roads and safety in our communities under the Conservative administration. As a Broadcast Journalist and community leader I am committed to addressing these key issues. with over 30 years' experience in the broadcast media industry, graduating from our local University in Greenwich.
East Wickham Ward
Where Veronica fits into things
Old Bexley and Sidcup
Constituency
East Wickham
Ward
Veronica Olabisi Obadara
Candidate
East Wickham
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
Bexley