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“In Esme's own words
“Councillor Esmé Dobson is a full-time carer for her husband who has young onset Alzheimer’s disease. She was elected Labour Councillor for Rye Lane in 2022 and is passionate about wanting to make improvements in social care and on disability issues. Previously, Esmé worked as a translator at the European Commission.”
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Where Esme fits into things
Peckham
Constituency
Rye Lane
Ward
Esme Dobson
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