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Evelyn Akoto
Labour candidate for Old Kent Road
Councillor Evelyn Akoto grew up in Southwark and is now the Labour lead on adult health and social care. She brings experience from health, policy and political work beyond local government, and is driven by a simple aim, to make public services work better for the people who rely on them most.
Previous elections
South West Wiltshire (2024)
Labour Party· Not elected
Old Kent Road (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Old Kent Road (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Old Kent Road Ward
Where Evelyn fits into things
Peckham
Constituency
Old Kent Road
Ward
Evelyn Akoto
Candidate
Old Kent Road
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