Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Alistair Polson
Green Party candidate for Canary Wharf
Alistair has lived in Tower Hamlets since 1991. He is a governor of a local school and has been involved in many local campaigns. Alistair is a criminal lawyer by trade. Alistair joined the Green Party 15 years ago, because he believes it brings people together to strengthen local communities and focus our attention on the climate crises. In a world of division, Greens believe in working to unite our communities and creating hope.
Previous elections
Bow West (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Bow West (2018)
Green Party· Not elected
Bethnal Green and Bow (2017)
Green Party· Not elected
Bethnal Green and Bow (2015)
Green Party· Not elected
Canary Wharf Ward
Where Alistair fits into things
Poplar and Limehouse
Constituency
Canary Wharf
Ward
Alistair Polson
Candidate
Canary Wharf
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
Tower Hamlets