Klaar Dresselaers
Liberal Democrats councillor for Abbey
Council: Merton
Term started: 7 May 2026
Originally from The Netherlands, Klaar has lived in South Wimbledon since 2010. Formerly a primary school teacher, she now works as a university admissions officer. She loves our area and wants to see an end to rubbish and fly tipping on our streets.
Election history
Abbey (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 1,452 votes· Elected
Abbey (2022)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Elected
Cannon Hill (2018)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Abbey Ward
Where Klaar fits into things
Wimbledon
Constituency
Abbey
Ward
Klaar Dresselaers
Councillor
Abbey
John Matthew Braithwaite
Councillor · Abbey
Barry John Smith
Councillor · Abbey
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
Merton (LC)