Benjamin Francis Sims
Liberal Democrats candidate for Southcote
Ben Sims is a technology entrepreneur who previously worked for the United Nations. He believes that individuals and communities know best what solutions will work for them, and will fight to ensure their voices are heard when the council takes decisions. In his spare time he enjoys exploring Reading and the surrounding countryside with his wife and young children. If elected, his priorities are getting a fair deal for Southcote residents and services, building the affordable housing we need, where we need it, and protecting our green spaces and woodlands from further development.
Previous elections
Southcote (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coley (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coley (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Minster (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Leyton and Wanstead (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bow East (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Leyton and Wanstead (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Benjamin fits into things
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
Reading