Judith Cavanagh
Labour councillor for West Dulwich
Council: Lambeth
Term started: 7 May 2026
I’ve worked for charities campaigning on UK child poverty, climate and economic justice. I have children in local state schools and am passionate about ensuring West Dulwich is a neighbourhood with opportunities for all children, safe for women and young people and a tidier, pleasant environment for all with less pollution, safer cycling and free of flytipping.
Election history
West Dulwich (2026)
Labour · 1,474 votes· Elected
West Dulwich (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Deputy Cabinet Member For Finance
West Dulwich Ward
Where Judith fits into things
Clapham and Brixton Hill
Constituency
West Dulwich
Ward
Judith Cavanagh
Councillor
West Dulwich
Tom Palmer
Councillor · West Dulwich
Fred Cowell
Councillor · West Dulwich
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
Lambeth (LC)