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Elected councillor
Dorothy Akwaboah
Labour councillor for Alibon
This candidate was elected.
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Previous elections
Alibon (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Parsloes (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Alibon Ward
Where Dorothy fits into things
Barking
Constituency
Alibon
Ward
Dorothy Akwaboah
Candidate
Alibon
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Barking and Dagenham