Ola Kolade
Conservative councillor for Kenley
Council: Croydon
Term ends: 2 May 2030
I live in Kenley with my wife Fiona and our two-year-old daughter Chloe. We love Kenley and have chosen to make it our home for our young family. I’ve been a committed community activist for my entire working life. I’m proud to have spent a large amount of my career leading with lots of different groups to promote community cohesion, particularly among young people. For me, nothing is more important than building a strong, passionate community. If I’m lucky enough to be elected as the next Councillor for Kenley, that’s what you’ll get from me 24 hours a day. That’s what I think Kenley needs. We’re full of so many incredible local groups run by committed local people. I want to work with you all to ensure you get the support that you need from Croydon Council.
Recent election history
Kenley (2026)
Conservative · 1,680 votes· Elected
Kenley (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Kenley (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Norbury Park (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Contact Information
Role
Cabinet Member For Communities, Safety & Justice
Phone
0745 8091 757Where Ola fits into things
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
Croydon (MC)