Councillors
Your local councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities.
What does my councillor do?
Your councillor:
- is responsible for how nearly £300 million is spent every year on public services
- represents public interest as well as individuals living within the ward in which they have been elected
- has regular contact with the general public through council meetings, telephone calls or surgeries.
What can my councillor do for me?
- Provide help and advice on any concerns or problems relating to council services, that you feel are important, face-to-face, in regular surgeries and follow up on the issues raised.
- Represent your community within the council and to other organisations.
- Develop links with all parts of the community.
- Support local partnerships and organisations.
- Campaign on local issues.
Your councillor is not paid a salary for their work but does receive allowances.
Details of current Members’ Allowance levels and summary of allowances are in Part X of the Borough of Lambeth Constitution.
Read about Councillors acting as representatives on outside organisations and other bodies