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Gavin Edwards
Labour candidate for Nunhead & Queen's Road
Labour
Councillor Gavin Edwards moved to London 26 years ago and has been a Nunhead resident since 2008, where he is raising his children. He works for UNISON, the UK’s biggest trade union, as the social care lead, representing care workers. Elected in 2010, Gavin is a dedicated and active representative.
Previous elections
Nunhead & Queen's Road (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Nunhead & Queen's Road (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Where Gavin fits into things
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