Richard Clifton

Liberal Democrats councillor for Sutton South

This candidate was elected.

Liberal Democrats

Richard has lived locally for thirty years and his daughters went to local state schools. He retired after a successful career in public service and has been Councillor for Sutton South for eight years. He was Mayor of Sutton in 2016, raising £26,000 for charity. He still finds time to play the trumpet in a Sutton concert band.

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Previous elections

Sutton South (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Elected

Sutton South (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Elected

Sutton South Ward

Where Richard fits into things

Sutton and Cheam

Constituency

Sutton South

Ward

Richard Clifton

Candidate

Sutton South

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

Sutton