Jasmine Ali
Labour councillor for Rye Lane
Council: Southwark
Term started: 7 May 2026
Councillor Jasmine Ali has energetically represented Rye Lane for 12 years and is Southwark Labour’s Deputy Leader and lead for children, young people and refugees. She works hard to deliver for children, families & refugees, including groundbreaking work to tackle school exclusions, free support for children with mental health needs and delivering Southwark’s Borough of Sanctuary status. Jasmine lives in Rye Lane with her family and their dog, Smokey.
Election history
Rye Lane (2026)
Labour · 2,285 votes· Elected
Rye Lane (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Rye Lane (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Deputy Leader And Cabinet Member For Children, Education And Refugees
Rye Lane Ward
Where Jasmine fits into things
Peckham
Constituency
Rye Lane
Ward
Jasmine Ali
Councillor
Rye Lane
Esme Dobson
Councillor · Rye Lane
Reginald Popoola
Councillor · Rye Lane
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)