Croydon Council has announced a by-election in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale on November 3rd 2022. This by-election has been caused by the death of popular local councillor Badsha Quadir last month.

Labour have just selected Tom Bowell to fight the seat as their candidate. Tom ran as a Labour candidate in Addiscombe East ward in the local elections in May and narrowly missed being elected in this always hard fought ward.

Tom has lived in Croydon all of his life. He works in public transport and hopes to bring his expertise in this field to the council if elected. Tom also hopes to bring some new viewpoints to the council gained through his own personal experience. At the age of 21, Tom is a very young candidate and he also hopes to highlight issues relating to the special educational needs of people with autism. Tom says ‘as someone who is neurodivergent, I am looking forward to helping improve SEN provision in Croydon’.

Please let the CRO have your news about the Selsdon Vale and Forestdale by election. Email us on newsdesk@croydoncro.co.uk