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Councillor Candidate
David Parton

David Parton

Labour candidate for Rye Lane

Labour

Councillor David Parton has had the privilege of serving the Rye Lane community as a councillor since 2024. David entered politics to fight the climate crisis and tackle urgent social injustices, including poverty, poor-quality housing, and unequal access to opportunities. It would be an honour for him to be re-elected.

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Previous elections

Rye Lane (2024)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Vincent Square (2022)

Labour Party· Not elected

Rye Lane Ward

Where David fits into things

Peckham

Constituency

Rye Lane

Ward

David Parton

David Parton

Candidate

Rye Lane

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

Southwark