South West (London Assembly constituency)

The South West constituency is a London Assembly constituency returning one Assembly Member. It comprises the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and the London Borough of Hounslow.

Boundaries:

The constituency boundaries are coterminous with the boundaries of the three boroughs. These boundaries are defined by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.

Political Representation:

The constituency has been represented since its creation in 2000 by a Conservative Assembly Member. The Assembly Member scrutinizes the Mayor of London and represents the interests of the constituency's residents at City Hall.

Elections:

Elections for the South West constituency are held every four years, coinciding with the London mayoral and London Assembly elections. Registered voters within the three boroughs are eligible to vote in the election. The candidate with the most votes wins the seat.

Key Issues:

Key issues in the South West constituency often include transport (particularly river crossings and airport expansion), environmental concerns (such as air quality and green spaces), and local planning developments. The Assembly Member is expected to advocate for the needs and priorities of the constituency on these and other relevant issues.