Ian Manders
Liberal Democrats councillor for Alexandra
Council: Kingston upon Thames
Term started: 7 May 2026
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.
Election history
Alexandra (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 1,006 votes· Elected
Alexandra (2022)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Portfolio Holder For Climate Action, Biodiversity And Planning Policy & Co-Chair - Place Committee
Alexandra Ward
Where Ian fits into things
Kingston and Surbiton
Constituency
Alexandra
Ward
Ian Manders
Councillor
Alexandra
Peter Herlinger
Councillor · Alexandra
Amir Ali 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)