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Councillor Candidate
James Gurling
Liberal Democrats candidate for Rye Lane
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Newington (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Rye Lane Ward
Where James fits into things
Peckham
Constituency
Rye Lane
Ward
James Gurling
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