Michael Dingemans

Liberal Democrats candidate for Mortlake & Barnes Common

Liberal Democrats

Michael Dingemans has lived in Barnes for nearly 20 years. He has dual Dutch and Irish nationality and worked in publishing abroad before moving to the UK in 1995 and setting up his own publishing business. He and his wife recently opened a small shop locally and he is keen to ensure that the council helps small businesses thrive in the borough to provide a greater diversity of independent retailers. As a father of teenage children, he is also keen to emphasize the importance of providing local opportunities for young people.

Previous elections

Mortlake and Barnes Common (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Mortlake & Barnes Common Ward

Where Michael fits into things

Richmond Park

Constituency

Mortlake & Barnes Common

Ward

Michael Dingemans

Candidate

Mortlake & Barnes Common

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