Roy Vickery
Green Party candidate for South Balham
Roy has been a member of the Green Party, and stood as an election candidate in Wandsworth for more than 40 years. He is a botanist and writer who devotes much time to encouraging others to share his enthusiasm for the natural world. His current interests include reducing light pollution, building strong local communities, and the provision of an efficient National Health Service for all. More long term interests include greater provision of facilities for young people, lifestyles, decentralisation, the provision of more public conveniences, and encouraging active lifestyles.
Previous elections
South Balham (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Bedford (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Bedford (2018)
Green Party· Not elected
Tooting (2010)
Green Party· Not elected
Where Roy 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