Claire Elizabeth Bonham
Liberal Democrats candidate for Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Active on State
I was delighted to be elected as the Liberal Democrat Councillor for Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood in 2022. Since then I have worked hard to represent my residents, completing over 600 pieces of casework and campaigning on reversing bus cuts, improving parks and opposing the 33% rise in council tax since 2022. Outside of politics I am the Chief Executive of Sculpt, a london-based youth charity and have over 25 years experience in the charity sector supporting young people, those affected by poverty and homelessness and victims of crime.
Previous elections
Streatham and Croydon North (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Croydon and Sutton (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Croydon North (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
South Norwood (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Claire fits into things
Constituency
Claire Elizabeth Bonham
Candidate
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
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
Lambeth