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Find your electionBack to BarkingLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Barking (2024)
Christian Peoples Alliance· Not elected
London Assembly (2024)
Christian Peoples Alliance· Not elected
Thames View (2022)
Christian Peoples Alliance· Not elected
Thames (2021)
Christian Peoples Alliance· Not elected
Thames View Ward
Where Lucy fits into things
Barking
Constituency
Thames View
Ward
Lucy Baiye-Gaman
Candidate
Thames View
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