Claire Bonham

Claire is ward councillor on Croydon Council for Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for Streatham and Croydon North. Claire has lived in the local area for many years. As a councillor for the Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood ward, Claire works hard representing her community and knows the people and the issues that affect local residents. Claire is also the Chief Executive of Sculpt, a youth-led charity that works with young Londoners to support them to shape their own futures as they transition to adulthood. Claire has a PhD in International Relations and over 20 years’ experience working across the voluntary sector - championing the causes of children, the elderly and victims of crime, homelessness and poverty. In her spare time she enjoys singing with the Royal Choral Society and loves making the most of London's parks and green spaces. Claire says: "As a local councillor I am already proud to represent the community I call home, and am committed to working hard for residents and enabling them to have a say in issues that affect them in their local area. I believe that many local residents have been let down by Croydon council, and I will be someone who will stand up for their rights to have decent housing, clean air to breathe, green spaces to enjoy, the opportunity to explore and use your creative talents and to feel safe as they live, work, go to school and enjoy everything that this amazing area has to offer.”