On 7 May 2026, residents in the North Greenford ward will vote to choose who represents them at Ealing Council.
EALING.NEWS has asked all candidates standing to become a councillor, 7 questions about who they are, what they hope to deliver and why they want residents to vote for them.
Here’s what Korhan Tunca standing for Ealing Green Party in North Greenford, has to say:
Tell us a bit about yourself, your priorities for the ward and why you want the to be councillor for North Greenford?
For 13 years I’ve built my life in London. Having always been passionate about how houses, public buildings and cities work for people, I studied architecture. Then I moved into project and commercial management when I realised even the best ideas fall short without good delivery and strong governance. I want to put my organisational skills into use and put community at the heart of decision-making – supporting bottom-up campaigns led by residents and volunteers. North Greenford deserves cleaner, safer streets, reliable services and a council that listens before it decides and I’m willing to make this happen methodically. I’m committed to working with residents to build a fairer, more sustainable community that reflects local priorities.
What motivates you?
I came to the UK believing in its openness and fairness, and I’ve built my life here from scratch. That gives me a strong sense of responsibility to give something back. Like many people, I’ve experienced the ups and downs of working life – from redundancy to furlough – and those moments taught me resilience and perspective.
I’ve always been passionate about equality in every aspect of society, and through the equality, diversity and inclusion work I’ve led, I saw how progress can be strengthened or rolled back depending on the wider political climate. It made me realise that real, lasting change needs political will behind it. That’s why I want to do this work with the Green Party – for the people who feel unheard, and for the communities that deserve better.
I don’t believe in being entrenched in politics for life. My experience comes from real work, real delivery and real accountability, and that’s what I bring into public service. After years of budget cuts and decisions shaped by self-serving or long‑entrenched political habits, people are tired of being promised small miracles. Too many leaflets look the same and say the same things. I want to offer something different: practical, honest, bottom-up solutions shaped with residents, grounded in the belief that politics can feel hopeful again.
What is your personal connection to North Greenford or the wider borough?
Ealing is where my partner and I put down roots, and it’s where I spend my time – in our parks, local cafés and community spaces. I’ve lived and worked in five countries across three continents, and that global experience shapes how I listen, understand different perspectives, and work with people from all backgrounds. What makes Ealing feel like home is the everyday sense of community you feel across its neighbourhoods, including North Greenford.
What are your top 3 political, work or personal achievements, and what impact have they had?
1. Ensuring value for money in major infrastructure projects:
Negotiating contracts and scrutinising public spending to protect taxpayers.
2. Starting my own small business:
Turning a setback into something positive and proving that good delivery and governance matter in every sector.
3. Building a new life in the UK:
Leaving Turkey in 2013 taught me resilience and deep appreciation for welcoming British culture.
What do you consider to be the top 3 challenges North Greenford faces, and how would you address them as a councillor?
1. Street safety, clean streets and maintenance:
Push for faster repairs, cleaner public spaces, better lighting and consistent follow-through, especially around key routes like Oldfield Lane North and Sudbury Hill.
2. Stretched local services:
Be honest about financial pressures while demanding transparency on budgets and ensuring resources reach the areas that need them most. I’m fully aware of how council tax rises affect residents and its impact on cost of living. While councils face real financial pressures, increases should only be considered when absolutely unavoidable, and only after full transparency and proper scrutiny of spending.
3. Lack of meaningful engagement:
Support bottom-up campaigns and create regular, open channels for residents and volunteers to shape decisions, not just react to them.
What do you love about North Greenford and the borough of Ealing?
I love the mix of cultures, languages and food – from a good curry to the dumplings so many of our communities share, whether it’s pierogi, manti or kibbeh – food is one of the things that connects us across cultures. North Greenford has a strong community spirit, from the volunteers who keep local groups going to the families enjoying Horsenden Hill. Ealing feels like a place where people genuinely care about their neighbourhoods and want them to thrive.
How accessible will you be to North Greenford residents, and how can they contact you now and in future?
I’ll be accessible in the ways that work for residents: regular drop-ins, door-knocking, email, and community events. From Sudbury Hill to Horsenden, I’ll stand up for residents across North Greenford all year round – not just at election time – focused on delivering a greener, fairer borough that works for all of us. If elected, I’ll hold monthly open sessions and keep communication two-way – listening first, acting second. Residents shouldn’t have to chase their councillor. People can already reach me on Instagram and Bluesky at KorhanListens.
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