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Ian Manders

Ian Manders

Liberal Democrats councillor for Alexandra

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Term ends: 2 May 2030

Liberal Democrats

Ian Manders has lived in Raeburn Avenue since 2013. When previously a local councillor, Ian introduced dog waste bins into the borough’s parks, making Kingston Council one of the first in UK. Ian was Chair of New Malden Neighbourhood committee for four years, with responsibility for housing, street services and the Malden Centre. In his professionallife, Ian is an expert on green energy, and organised successful campaigns for an Act of Parliament which empowered councils to demand property developers build to higher energy standards and install renewable energy.

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Recent election history

Alexandra (2026)

Liberal Democrats · 1,006 votes· Elected

Alexandra (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Elected

Contact Information

Alexandra Ward
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Where Ian fits into things

Ian Manders

Ian Manders

Councillor

Alexandra

Amir Khan

Amir Khan

Councillor · Alexandra

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

Kingston upon Thames (CO)