Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Saiqa Ali
Green Party candidate for Streatham St Leonard's
Local leadership should be about people — compassion in action, fairness in every decision. Through my work with SWAN and in local community projects, I’ve seen the strength of people coming together – from supporting families through food banks to empowering women and young people. I’m standing for the Greens because we deserve a council that listens, acts with integrity, and puts people first.
Streatham St Leonard's Ward
Where Saiqa fits into things
Streatham and Croydon North
Constituency
Streatham St Leonard's
Ward
Saiqa Ali
Candidate
Streatham St Leonard's
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