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Usaama Kaweesa
Labour councillor for Cricket Green
Council: Merton
Term started: 7 May 2026
Labour
Election history
Cricket Green (2026)
Labour · 1,510 votes· Elected
Cricket Green (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Cabinet Member For Children's Services
Cricket Green Ward
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Where Usaama fits into things
Mitcham and Morden
Constituency
Cricket Green
Ward
Usaama Kaweesa
Councillor
Cricket Green
MK
Michael Kevin Butcher
Councillor · Cricket Green
Gill Manly
Councillor · Cricket Green
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)