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David Rupert Battersby
Green Party candidate for Faraday
Green Party
I was born and raised in South London and now live on the Brandon estate in Southwark. My day job is in careers and skills development, and I volunteer as a teaching assistant. I see the anxiety our children and young people have about the future, and in Southwark we have a real chance to give the next generation a borough with cleaner air, better opportunities, and secure, affordable housing.
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