Renata Hamvas
Labour councillor for Peckham Rye
Council: Southwark
Term started: 7 May 2026
Councillor Renata Hamvas has lived in Nunhead for 27 years and was elected in 2010. She campaigns for improvements to transport, community facilities, education, and local green spaces. Renata has supported local sports and youth facilities, and work to revamp local playgrounds. She is also a governor at Kings College Hospital.
Election history
Peckham Rye (2026)
Labour · 1,689 votes· Elected
Peckham Rye (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Peckham Rye (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Peckham Rye Ward
Where Renata fits into things
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Constituency
Peckham Rye
Ward
Renata Hamvas
Councillor
Peckham Rye
Victoria Mills
Councillor · Peckham Rye
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)