John Pindar
Liberal Democrats candidate for South Balham
John Pindar has lived in Wandsworth and Lambeth since 1984. He was a Liberal Democrat councillor in Lambeth for eight years. He had a career in the teaching profession, teaching in various types of schools, and lecturing at two FE Colleges, in the subjects of Geography and Politics. He is now a full time novelist and also undertakes research into various eastern and south-eastern European countries.
Previous elections
Furzedown (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Croydon North (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
South Balham Ward
Where John fits into things
Tooting
Constituency
South Balham
Ward
John Pindar
Candidate
South Balham
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
Wandsworth