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John Pindar
Liberal Democrats candidate for South Balham
Liberal Democrats
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
Where John fits into things
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