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Andy Bates
Labour councillor for South Bermondsey
Council: Southwark
Term ends: 2 May 2030
Labour
Andy Bates has worked in housing and communities for 40 years, most recently as Chief Executive of Leathermarket JMB, a tenant managed housing organisation. He’s active in community groups including as a trustee of St Olaves charity, secretary of the Thorowgood Community Group and the Labour Housing Group executive committee.
Recent election history
South Bermondsey (2026)
Labour · 1,400 votes· Elected
Contact Information
South Bermondsey Ward
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Where Andy fits into things
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Constituency
South Bermondsey
Ward
Andy Bates
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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
Southwark (LC)