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Poddy Clark
Liberal Democrats candidate for St Giles
Having moved to Southwark some 25 years ago Poddy loves the vibrancy and diversity of the area and feels she has returned to her roots, her Grandfather having been born on the Old Kent Road. During her career in finance jobs in both the private and public sector, including working on housing contracts, she felt the experience helpful when she served a term as a local councillor. Now retired Poddy is still involved with Liberal Democrat campaigning and is proud of the way our party aims to listen to and involve the ideas and ambitions of local residents.
Previous elections
Chaucer (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Chaucer (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
St Giles Ward
Where Poddy fits into things
Peckham
Constituency
St Giles
Ward
Poddy Clark
Candidate
St Giles
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