Richard Livingstone

Labour councillor for Old Kent Road

This candidate was elected.

Labour

Councillor Richard Livingstone has represented his local area for 20 years and now works with Peckham’s Member of Parliament to secure better outcomes for local people. Richard has focused on pushing for more and better quality social housing, opening more community spaces, and making Southwark safer.

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Previous elections

Old Kent Road (2022)

Labour Party· Elected

Old Kent Road (2018)

Labour Party· Elected

Old Kent Road Ward

Where Richard fits into things

Peckham

Constituency

Old Kent Road

Ward

Richard Livingstone

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