Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Green Party candidate for Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
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Hey there! My name is Jaydan Okunola, a second year law student at KCL and director of a community interest company (thetcsfoundation.org) dedicated to, amongst other things, working with schools to reshape the education experience for children with trauma and SEN. I have also coded an App dedicated to supporting people with their emotional and mental health needs. I am keen to bring energy and rigour to the workings of our council; If elected I pledge to: - Contest TDRA passionately to preserve our homelands - Pressure the Liberal Democrats to commit to more affordable and social housing - Ensure there is not a monopoly of 'Forest' e-bikes in Richmond - Protect small business in Richmond by reviewing rent prices - Work with local schools to reduce the attainment gap and boost political literacy amongst young people - Ensure an open line of communication and maximum transparency with residents Your vote is crucial to holding the Liberal Democrats accountable on Richmond Council!
Richmond Park
Constituency
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Ward
Jaydan Okunola
Candidate
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
Richmond upon Thames