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Esme Dobson

Esme Dobson

Labour candidate for Rye Lane

Labour
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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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Rye Lane Ward

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Where Esme fits into things

Peckham

Constituency

Rye Lane

Ward

Esme Dobson

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