Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Karen Flanagan
Green Party candidate for Plaistow West & Canning Town East
I have been a Newham resident for 26 years, and spent 15 years teaching in Plaistow schools and colleges. I am a safe cycling campaigner and have been pushing for a safe diversion to the Greenway, which is currently closed from Upper Road. Vote Green on May 7th for action on Newham’s housing crisis, and to make our streets clean and safe.
Plaistow West & Canning Town East Ward
Where Karen fits into things
West Ham and Beckton
Constituency
Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Ward
Karen Flanagan
Candidate
Plaistow West & Canning Town East
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
Newham