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Elected councillor
Edna Fergus
Labour councillor for Becontree
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileLabour
Previous elections
Becontree (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Becontree (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Becontree Ward
Where Edna fits into things
Barking
Constituency
Becontree
Ward
Edna Fergus
Candidate
Becontree
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