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Samantha MacArthur
Liberal Democrats candidate for Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Samantha has lived in Wimbledon for over 30 years where she and her husband raised their 4 daughters. She is a law graduate and a current small business owner. She has previously volunteered coaching children's netball and swimming and is particularly interested in improving Merton's sports provision.
Previous elections
Wimbledon Park (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Hillside (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald Ward
Where Samantha fits into things
Wimbledon
Constituency
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Ward
Samantha MacArthur
Candidate
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
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