Finding the right elected representative

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a democratic organisation. Elected local councillors look after the services we provide and how our money is spent.  

There are also other people who represent the interests of Royal Greenwich residents.  

Local councillors

We have 55 councillors who Royal Greenwich residents elect every 4 years.

Councillors consult and make decisions on issues that affect residents in the borough.

View results of previous local elections 

Greater London Authority

The Greater London Authority promotes economic and social development, and improves the environment in Greater London.  

The Mayor of London provides leadership and creates plans and policies for:  

• transport
• planning and development
• economic development and regeneration
• culture
• environmental issues including biodiversity, ambient noise, waste disposal and air quality 

Our current Mayor of London is Sadiq Khan of the Labour Party. Find out more about what the Mayor does and how to contact him 

The London Assembly holds the Mayor to account to make sure he delivers his promises to Londoners.  

The London Assembly member for Greenwich and Lewisham is Len Duvall who represents Labour.

There are also 11 members elected on a London-wide basis. 

Find out more about the London Assembly members and their contact details

Members of Parliament (MP)

There are 3 parliamentary constituencies in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Each constituency has 1 MP who you can contact.

The MPs for the 3 constituencies are:

• Clive Stanley Efford – MP for Eltham
• Abena Oppong-Asare – MP for Erith and Thamesmead
• Matthew Thomas Pennycook – MP for Greenwich and Woolwich