Last week seven candidates were announced for the upcoming Norbury and Pollards Hill council by-election, including two independents.

Voters may know broadly what to expect from the other five candidates, who represent the five main political parties.

Here's what you can expect from Malgorzata Roznerska and Mark O'Grady, the candidates going it alone.

Malgorzata Roznerska

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Ms Roznerska describes herself as "an independent candidate, single mom, entrepreneur, three master degrees graduate and the most vibrant personality as you ever met."

She previously ran as a candidate for the Polish Pride party in 2018, finishing in last place with 1% of the vote.

Ms Roznerska has already been out canvassing, and claims to have already spoken to 700 people in an effort to find out exactly what local people want.

"The majority of them have been complaining about their situation not changing," she said.

"Many mothers have been literally crying due to fears of their children's future, many old people about mess, safety and having no contact with their councillors at all.

"I am local resident. I am local entrepreneur and I graduated in this country too. I am the mother of a mixed race girl who I'm going to raise up here."

Citing Margaret Thatcher as her "biggest authority," Ms Roznerska wants the community to have greater input into how local funds are spent.

She proposes introducing a 'open monthly discussion panel' where locals meet their representatives to their experiences.

Mark O'Grady

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Mark O'Grady has lived in Norbury, on Craignish Avenue, for the last seven years.

Over this time he claims to have seen a dramatic increase in litter and fly-tipping.

He hopes to address this this by increasing the number of street bins, making collections more regular and introducing on the spot fines for offenders.

Mr O'Grady is critical of the Labour administration, which he claims has failed to deliver on its central waste pledge.

"In 2018, the first pledge of the Croydon Labour manifesto was: "Every street cleaner and safe, with zero tolerance to criminal fly-tippers,"" he said.

"Instead of delivering on that promise, Labour has approved further reductions on spending rather than tackle the problem of waste.

"I am not a member of a political party. This by-election should not be driven by party politics.

"This is about electing the best person for the role who has a real concern to improve Norbury for all of us, and who will hold the council to account for its decisions."

The election, triggered by the death of long-serving councillor Maggie Mansell, takes place on March 14.