Wandle

“I love living in this leafy and green part of Wimbledon. My parents moved to a house near the Wandle when I was a teenager, and I’m raising my daughter here. She went to Garfield Primary School, one of the many great schools in this area, and I loved that it was right next to the park and the river. We’re quite an active family, and like going for walks along the river, and you’ll often see me cycling round the area to meetings, the shops, or taking my daughter to her sports clubs.“

“I’ve been a councillor since 2018, always representing my home ward. Like many of my generation, I’m a private renter, and live near the Sultan pub with my husband and daughter. That’s one of the things that I love about this area - the great independent pubs and cafes we have around here.”

“I regularly volunteer in our local parks, and one of my proudest achievements as a councillor was getting the investment into our parks. In Garfield Park I worked with the Council and the Friends of Park volunteers to completely redesign the older kids’ play area, installing new seating and a gym and table tennis, and in Haydons Road Rec we managed to secure a coveted “Green Flag” award!”

“Another thing that I’m proud of is our strong community. From the way neighbours look out for each other, to the amount of generous donations people make to the local Dons Local Action Group, to the tonnes of volunteering time that people put into our schools, churches and charities - this is what makes our area special. As a councillor, I do everything I can to support our local community - from overseeing millions of pounds of funding for charities, to bringing together groups from different faith communities.

Wandle

“I was born and raised in West London and have lived in the area for the past seven years, now just off Plough Lane next to AFC Wimbledon’s stadium. My husband is an NHS doctor working at St George’s Hospital - we recently married right here in Merton at the beautiful Morden Park House - and together we’ve become enthusiastic supporters of the Dons!”

“I work in film and television production. In my spare time, I’m passionate about music: I set up and sing in a choir, and I love exploring our green spaces - from Wandle Meadow Nature Park to cycling routes along the River Wandle. As the son of Polish parents, I’m a proud European who values the diversity and community spirit that make our area so special.”

“Locally, I chair our residents’ association and recently led a successful campaign for residents to secure the Right to Manage across several leasehold blocks. This has given hundreds of neighbours more control over their homes, improved services, and reduced costs. Our community also supports the Dons Local Action Group through food bank collections and furniture donations. I’ve also helped improve local street safety and worked to get new trees planted in our nearby streets.”

“I’ve already spoken to many residents across Wandle ward about the issues that matter to them most - from safer streets and reliable transport to cleaner, greener public spaces. I’m committed to listening, taking action, and helping make our neighbourhood the best it can be.”

“I’m proud to be part of our local Labour Action Team and look forward to continuing to work with residents, volunteers, and councillors to make a real difference for our community.”