Leon Cook
Conservative councillor for Thames
Active on State
Council: Wokingham
Term ends: 2 May 2030
Originally from Kent, Leon has lived in the Thames ward since 2011. He has worked in government affairs across several continents throughout his career. He is an Executive Member of the Public Affairs Board in the UK and serves as the Communications Director of Conservatives Abroad. He also sits on the Advisory Council of the Conservative Middle East Council and serves as an Honorary Industry Patron of Conservatives in Communications. He is a politics graduate of Brunel University and the State University of New York. Leon is a fluent Dutch speaker.
Recent election history
Thames (2026)
Conservative · 1,550 votes· Elected
Dulwich and West Norwood (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Contact Information
Where Leon fits into things
Constituency
Ward
Leon Cook
Councillor
Thames
Wayne Smith
Councillor · Thames
Sam Akhtar
Councillor · Thames
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
Key priorities
The issues they most want to be known for
Jobs and the local economy
Protection of the Greenbelt and green spaces
Safer streets and community safety
Defence and security
Energy security
Council
Wokingham (LC)