James Robert McAsh
Green Party councillor for Goose Green
Term started: 7 May 2026
James has been the councillor for Goose Green, in East Dulwich, since 2018. He is hardworking and responsive, with one of the best records on casework in the whole borough. Until recently, he was the Cabinet member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste and under his leadership, Southwark had the highest recycling rate in inner London. He is a primary school teacher, trade unionist and socialist.
Election history
Goose Green (2026)
Green Party · 2,108 votes· Elected
Goose Green (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Goose Green (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Goose Green Ward
Where James fits into things
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Constituency
Goose Green
Ward
James Robert McAsh
Councillor
Goose Green
Eloise Amanda Waldon-Day
Councillor · Goose Green
George Ronald Grime
Councillor · Goose Green
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