Jamila Bibi-Sarwar
Conservative candidate for Tudor
Jamila has been running her own business for the last 12 years in Kingston. In that time she has got to know the residents and issues concerning Kingston town centre. She is passionate about making Kingston a welcoming place for all by protecting green spaces, investment in parks and stopping anti-social behaviour. Jamila volunteers for a wide range of charities and community groups, working families and children to give them self confidence, including girls guiding, supporting a soup kitchen and a domestic violence charity.
Previous elections
Kingston Gate (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Grove (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Where Jamila 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