Jim Dickson, a long-term Labour Councillor in our target ward of Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction has stepped down – giving us a huge opportunity to win a by-election on May the 1st.
We’re delighted to introduce Paul Valentine, the candidate who’s going to join our existing councillors Scott Ainslie and Nicole Griffith to challenge the Labour monopoly of Lambeth council.
Paul has been a private renter here in Herne Hill for ten years, and works at the Southbank Centre alongside being an actor, tour guide and holding trade union roles.

“I’m standing because I love our area, and Labour aren’t listening to what we need.”
Paul Valentine
Paul will fight for:
- Protecting green spaces such as Brockwell Park
- Defending Carnegie Library
- tough scrutiny and following the money to hold the administration to account over key decisions
- improved housing services
- Opposition to the selling off of council assets and the demolition of housing estates
- Ensuring local voices are heard loud and clear and Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction gets its fair share of resources
- Less congested and cleaner streets
- Better and more accessible public transport
- Cleaner air
- Better access to public toilets.
If we’re to win this, we need as many Greens as we can out doorknocking and delivering leaflets to show that Greens can win, and Paul is the best choice for Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction. Labour have already mobilised quickly, with many of their 57 councillors on the doorsteps. With enough boots on the ground we will build awareness of the election, support for Paul, and get the vote out on the day!

Get involved!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-paul-valentine-for-herne-hill-lj-ward
If you have never doorknocked before or are new to the Green Party, no worries. We’ll provide a brief training when you arrive and you’ll be paired with someone more experienced than you.
We’ll be out every weekday evening & weekend until the 1st of May – here are the upcoming opportunities to get involved
- April 19, 2025: Saturday 19th AM - Action Day with the Young Greens!
- April 19, 2025: Saturday 26th AM - Action Day with the Young Greens!
- April 19, 2025: Action Day - Gipsy Hill, April 19th. Meet at 2pm
- April 19, 2025: Monday 21st PM - Easter Monday Action Day!
- April 19, 2025: Saturday 26th PM - Action Day with the Young Greens!
Promoted by Pete Johnson on behalf of Paul Valentine and Lambeth Green Party, all at 13 Rydal Road London SW16 1QF.