Rahoul was born and brought up on the Wirral. He went to Birkenhead School and graduated in Economics from Southampton University. Since graduation he has worked within the technology and telecommunications industries. He is of a Hindu / Indian background and is very proud to be British.
Rahoul works in the City of London for a major consultancy firm, advising companies on how to save money and optimise their business through the use of technology.
He enjoys sport both on the field and in the armchair! He dabbles in cricket whilst his golf game is still pretty shoddy! He enjoys experiencing new cultures and countries and counts the trek up the Inca Trail to see Machu Picchu and skydiving over the Great Barrier Reef as one his favourite moments.
Rahoul Bhansali's Experience
Rahoul has been a long term Conservative Party member. He was Chairman of Southampton University Conservative Association from 1997 – 1998 and increased membership numbers from 50 to 100 in what can only be described as a difficult time!
Rahoul has been active in the political scene in South London for over ten years and was Deputy Chairman of Bermondsey and Old Southwark Conservatives. He is an energetic and experienced campaigner having stood for numerous council elections and was heavily involved in the recent GLA and Boris Johnson campaign.
Rahoul has been involved in a number of local campaigns to highlight the issues of crime and anti-social behaviour, support local and public services and to provide a voice for local residents.
Campaigning in Streatham
Streatham is one of the most diverse and exciting parts of London yet like much of London there is major problem due to levels of crime and antisocial behaviour. Both Brixton Hill & St Leonards have high level of crime according to the Metropolitan Police heat maps. We are campaigning to cut police red tape and get police officers out on the streets of Streatham. One of the key issues for Streatham is the proposed closure and consolidation of police stations in Clapham and Brixton. We are campaigning to keep the Police Station on Cavendish Road open.
Local Conservatives welcome Streatham’s vibrant and fun nightlife yet with fun we must have responsibility. 24 hour drinking has not worked and has left a 24 hour mess! We want to reclaim the streets of Streatham such that it is a safe environment for everyone.
A good education is essential for our children to achieve their hopes and dreams. We are campaigning for increased number of primary school places to ensure all our children get a good start in life. We believe that parents should have a greater say in the way that their children are educated. Better behaviour and improved discipline is essential to prevent crime. We are campaigning to support teachers to teach rather then be bogged down in administration.
Our money has been wasted by this Labour government and Lambeth council. We are campaigning for old fashioned financial responsibility and the better delivery of good local services. Times are tight and local residents want to know that their hard earned tax money is being spent wisely.