Sebastian Budner
Labour councillor for Wandle
Council: Merton
Term ends: 2 May 2030
Sebastian was born and raised in West London and has lived in the area for the past seven years, now just off Plough Lane next to AFC Wimbledon’s stadium. He works in media and, in his spare time, founded and sings in a choir. He enjoys exploring local green spaces — from Wandle Meadow Nature Park to the cycling routes along the River Wandle. As the son of Polish parents, he is a proud European who values the diversity and community spirit of the area. Locally, Sebastian chairs his residents’ association and led a successful Right to Manage campaign across several leasehold blocks, giving hundreds of neighbours more control over their homes. He also supports the Dons Local Action Group through food bank collections and has helped improve local street safety and increase tree planting in nearby streets.
Recent election history
Wandle (2026)
Labour · 1,076 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Where Sebastian fits into things
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
Merton (LC)