Vanessa Threadgold
Green Party councillor for North Walworth
Council: Southwark
Term ends: 2 May 2030
Vanessa is a long time Southwark resident, and passionate advocate for local business, culture and safe communities. She has spent her career building creative spaces and fighting violence against women and girls; from founding a feminist music organisation, and delivering key evidence in the Women's and Equalities committee. With a law degree and a background in alternative dispute resolution and homelessness advocacy, she knows how to fight for people fairly. She believes every neighbourhood should be accessible, thriving, and locally owned.
Recent election history
North Walworth (2026)
Green Party · 1,524 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Executive Member For Parks And Leisure
Where Vanessa fits into things
Constituency
Ward
Vanessa Threadgold
Councillor
North Walworth
Rebecca Corn
Councillor · North Walworth
Sam Foster
Councillor · North Walworth
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
Southwark (LC)