Anthony Michael Murray
Labour candidate for Coombe Hill
I have always thought that, locally as well as nationally, the Labour Party offers the best chance of building a fair and prosperous society. My first job was with the research team at Labour Party headquarters. I have been involved in campaigning and policy work ever since, while working on in international development studies and analysis of markets. I lived in Coombe since the 1980s, and want the Council to make sure that developments preserve and enhance amenities enjoyed by the entire population. With Tories in central government still to make up for their attacks since 2010 on local authority finances, councillors have to concentrate on cutting waste, giving the highest priority to meeting social needs and mitigating the effects of lockdown on the wider educational needs of children in the borough.
Previous elections
Coombe Hill (2022)
Labour Party· Not elected
Where Anthony 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
Richmond upon Thames