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Ruth Bannister
Labour councillor for Dulwich Wood
Term started: 7 May 2026
Labour
Ruth Bannister has lived in Dulwich Wood for almost 20 years, and has long been an active member of the local community. During the pandemic, Ruth managed a local mutual aid group. If elected, she will be a strong advocate for improving housing services, green issues and Dulwich Wood’s schools.
Election history
Dulwich Wood (2026)
Labour · 1,496 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Dulwich Wood Ward
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Where Ruth fits into things
Dulwich and West Norwood
Constituency
Dulwich Wood
Ward
RB
Ruth Bannister
Councillor
Dulwich Wood
Catherine Rose
Councillor · Dulwich Wood
Andy Simmons
Councillor · Dulwich Wood
SH
Sean Hannigan
Councillor · Dulwich Wood
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