Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Jurgen Forster
Green Party candidate for Limehouse
A City professional and proud Limehouse resident, Jurgen is committed to our community. He is campaigning for stronger tenants’ rights and the creation of welcoming third spaces where neighbours can connect. Jurgen is dedicated to making our streets and parks safer. He is looking to build a strong sense of community cohesion. He believes everyone should be able to walk in their street and feel safe, happy, and energised.
Limehouse Ward
Where Jurgen fits into things
Poplar and Limehouse
Constituency
Limehouse
Ward
Jurgen Forster
Candidate
Limehouse
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