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Find your electionBack to WalthamstowLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
Ed Bird
Liberal Democrats candidate for Markhouse
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Markhouse (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Leyton (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Markhouse Ward
Where Ed fits into things
Walthamstow
Constituency
Markhouse
Ward
Ed Bird
Candidate
Markhouse
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