Evelyn Akoto
Labour councillor for Old Kent Road
Council: Southwark
Term started: 7 May 2026
Councillor Evelyn Akoto grew up in Southwark and is now the Labour lead on adult health and social care. She brings experience from health, policy and political work beyond local government, and is driven by a simple aim, to make public services work better for the people who rely on them most.
Election history
Old Kent Road (2026)
Labour · 1,907 votes· Elected
South West Wiltshire (2024)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Old Kent Road (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Old Kent Road (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Cabinet Member For Health And Wellbeing
Old Kent Road Ward
Where Evelyn fits into things
Peckham
Constituency
Old Kent Road
Ward
Evelyn Akoto
Councillor
Old Kent Road
Richard Livingstone
Councillor · Old Kent Road
Alexandra Austin
Councillor · Old Kent Road
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)