About Demetrius Williams
I’m standing to be a Green Party councillor because our borough deserves councillors who are visible, honest and focused on what matters to residents.

Full statement

As a local campaigner and Waltham Forest resident, I’ve worked with a number of local community groups that amplify underrepresented voices in the borough. This includes Waltham Forest for a Free Palestine, which is currently working to hold the council accountable to its pledge to divest its pension investments from companies complicit or linked to war crimes.

What Demetrius stands for
My priorities include:

Housing and Green Spaces
Push for genuinely affordable, high-quality homes that meet environmental standards and hold private developers to account. Protect our green spaces and preserve their biodiversity and community life.

Health and Social Care
Promote accessible, quality healthcare (especially for vulnerable residents) and strengthen local social care support.

Safer, Cleaner Streets
Tackle pollution, improve safety and keep our streets and public spaces clean, inclusive and well-maintained.

Fair Local Economy
Back small businesses and community groups that ensure support reaches those who need it most.

Community Solidarity and Ethics
Stand up for fairness, equality and environmental justice to ensure our borough acts with compassion.

I’ll put our community first. I’ll challenge complacency and lead with the energy, compassion and empathy needed to serve Leyton.