Mohamed Makawi

Mohamed has been living in Cotham for more than 20 years and is a former ​aircraft maintenance engineer. He joined the Green Party in 2015 and is a political & human rights activists who campaigns hard to protect the environment and for reduced pollution and clean air.

As your councillor, Mohamed will work for and with the community for more reliable bus and rail services, better bin collections, safer streets, less fly-tipping and unwanted graffiti, noise problems, and many other issues.

Having studied media & broadcasting, Mohamed helped to found the Bristol community radio station BCFM in 2007. He has presented two weekly shows for more than 11 years.

Mohamed is also one of the founders of the Sudanese community in Bristol, and took several positions for more than ten years, including cultural and media Secretary.

He is active in a number of civic organizations that combat discrimination and racism and advocate for the rights of everyone, including people with disabilities and refugees.

He said, “I hope to serve the Cotham citizens to overcome difficulties and to create the right environment for living, education, health and security.”