Richard Livingstone
Labour councillor for Old Kent Road
Council: Southwark
Term started: 7 May 2026
Councillor Richard Livingstone has represented his local area for 20 years and now works with Peckham’s Member of Parliament to secure better outcomes for local people. Richard has focused on pushing for more and better quality social housing, opening more community spaces, and making Southwark safer.
Election history
Old Kent Road (2026)
Labour · 1,576 votes· Elected
Old Kent Road (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Old Kent Road (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Old Kent Road Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Peckham
Constituency
Old Kent Road
Ward
Richard Livingstone
Councillor
Old Kent Road
Evelyn Akoto
Councillor · Old Kent Road
Alexandra Austin
Councillor · Old Kent Road
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)