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Fatmata Bah
Labour councillor for South Bermondsey
Term started: 7 May 2026
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Fatmata Bah is a nurse and an academic. She lives in a council home in South Bermondsey and is currently working towards her PhD. Fatmata is proud to volunteer with Migrant Democracy Leaders and Thorowgood Community Group.
Election history
South Bermondsey (2026)
Labour · 1,402 votes· Elected
Contact Information
South Bermondsey Ward
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Where Fatmata fits into things
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Constituency
South Bermondsey
Ward
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Fatmata Bah
Councillor
South Bermondsey
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Sunny Lambe
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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