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Ian Wingfield
Labour candidate for St Giles
Labour
Councillor Ian Wingfield was elected in 1989 and has worked tirelessly to represent local concerns to the Council and other bodies on issues such as housing, the environment, education, planning, welfare and more. Ian is passionate about conserving Camberwell’s character, and keen to tackle local issues such as graffiti, fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour.
Previous elections
St Giles (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
St Giles (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
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