North Bermondsey
Cllr Rachel Bentley
Rachel was first elected as a councillor for North Bermondsey in 2022 and then again in 2026. She serves as the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities and Democracy on Southwark Council, as well as the Deputy Leader of the Southwark Liberal Democrat Council Group. She stood for Parliament in the 2024 General Election. She is committed to restoring trust and integrity in public life.
Rachel has campaigned on many issues including support for small businesses, period poverty and electoral reform. She brought together groups from multiple London boroughs to call for better management of the River Thames, led on efforts to promote better stewardship of our parks and campaigning against the blight of litter and fly-tipping across our estates and public spaces.
Rachel has lived in Bermondsey for over ten years. Since settling here, she’s actively participated in various charitable projects including providing emergency housing to young people, planting trees and helping to deliver food during the Covid pandemic. She is also a trustee of two charities that support children and young people in Southwark with their education and training.
Rachel spent 16 years overseas, living and working in Japan, the USA and South Africa. In her professional work, she’s advised governments, families, businesses and charities on many matters, including job creation, tax and land use.
She likes to stay fit and can be found pretty much every Saturday morning at the Southwark Parkrun cheering others on!
Contact Rachel:
Email - rachel.bentley@southwark.gov.uk
Phone - 07783 153 082
Cllr Francesco Guerrieri
A local resident and community organiser, Francesco Guerrieri has lived in Bermondsey Spa since 2010. He has played a leading role in bringing residents together, including helping secure Right to Manage for his block. Francesco is passionate about improving housing standards and standing up for residents facing unfair service charges and unaccountable landlords. He brings a strong commitment to community action and is focused on ensuring local people have a greater influence over the decisions that affect their homes and neighbourhoods.
Contact Francesco:
Email - cllr.francesco.guerrieri@southwark.gov.uk
Phone - 07889 144 401
Cllr. Patrickson Obanya
Patrickson has lived in Bermondsey for 30 years and has served the community as a school governor and as Chairman of St Gertrude Catholic Church. He is passionate about social justice and serving the people of North Bermondsey.
Contact Patrickson:
Email - cllr.patrickson.obanya@southwark.gov.uk
Phone - 07889 923 465
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Ward Surgery Details
Your North Bermondsey councillors can be contacted at any time by email for residents to raise issues of concern. They also hold ward surgeries during the first Saturday of every month between 10:00 and 12:00 at:
Love North Southwark,
Gataker Street,
Slippers Place,
London,
SE16 2EN