Alex Muhumuza

Independent candidate for Wood Street

Independent

Born and raised in the borough, Alex has called Wood St home for 20+ years. He is an education professional and governor who has firsthand experience working with young people from a range of backgrounds. He volunteers locally for the likes of Salaam Peace and Wood St First and is connected to a range of local social justice groups. Alex supports investment in accessible public spaces and more social housing, and wants to serve Wood St as a councillor who listens, acts, and puts residents first.

Where Alex fits into things

Walthamstow

Constituency

Wood Street

Ward

Alex Muhumuza

Candidate

Wood Street

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

Waltham Forest