Shakera Bowen

Norbury & Pollards Hill

Council candidates

Shakera Bowen lives in the North of Croydon, and has a real interest in adult and child social care. She currently works as a social worker, but has previously also enjoyed being a midwife in Hampstead. Shakera wants local residents to really feel involved in the Council's decision making process, particulary on issues regarding planning. She feels that it is time everybody felt they had a stake in the future of Norbury & Pollards Hill. She has also served as a member of the Lambeth Council Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board and hopes to encourage more people of all backgrounds to get involved in politics and make change in their communities.

Jason Perry

Mayor of Croydon

Leader of the Conservative Group, Croydon Council

Jason Perry is the Directly Elected Executive Mayor of Croydon. He lives in South Croydon and previously served as a Croydon Councillor since 1994.

Tirena Gunter

Norbury & Pollards Hill

Tirena has lived in Norbury for over 30 years. She is passionate and deeply cares about local planning issues. She wants to represent residents who are deeply concerned the amount of planning going through converting family homes into multiple occupancy.