Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Gerda Claire Loosemore-Reppen
Liberal Democrats candidate for St Paul's Cray
Gerda has lived in the ward since 1985, where she brought up her family and served as a school governor. Now retired, she has been a volunteer for HealthWatch Bromley, a trained visitor for Care and Nursing homes and chairs the Patient Participation Group at Chelsfield Surgery. In her spare time she enjoys tending her garden and sings with several local choirs.
Previous elections
Chelsfield (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Chelsfield and Pratts Bottom (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
St Paul's Cray Ward
Where Gerda fits into things
Orpington
Constituency
St Paul's Cray
Ward
Gerda Claire Loosemore-Reppen
Candidate
St Paul's Cray
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
Bromley