Tom Palmer
Green Party councillor for West Dulwich
Term started: 7 May 2026
Tom Palmer is an activist for cleaner air, safer streets, and neighbourhood representation. “Leading a number of community organisations, I know how effective engagement, communication and transparency can be to achieve vital improvements and better services. I want to see our streets safer, cleaner, greener and more child friendly and will work with residents and businesses towards those outcomes.”
Election history
West Dulwich (2026)
Green Party · 1,565 votes· Elected
Contact Information
West Dulwich Ward
Where Tom fits into things
Clapham and Brixton Hill
Constituency
West Dulwich
Ward
Tom Palmer
Councillor
West Dulwich
Judith Cavanagh
Councillor · West Dulwich
Fred Cowell
Councillor · West Dulwich
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