Philip Ling
Liberal Democrats candidate for Wandle
Phil has lived in the Haydons Road area since 2011 and works for an international law firm. He’s been involved with the Liberal Democrats for a number of years and has been fighting for step free access in the Wimbledon area from Haydons road to Motspur Park train station. From his experience of speaking to local residents he knows that Merton Council can be much better at communicating and consulting on services and decision which impact them. The pandemic, and technology, has improved support and communication amongst neighbours, but has also highlighted the lack of information from the Council on a variety of issues. In his spare time Phil enjoys cycling, cooking and watching sport. In the summer can be found playing cricket at various Merton Council cricket grounds.
Previous elections
Wandle (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Merton Park (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Tooting (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bromsgrove (2010)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
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
Merton