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Shah Rahman
Conservative candidate for Longbridge
Conservative
Previous elections
Longbridge (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Longbridge Ward
Where Shah fits into things
Barking
Constituency
Longbridge
Ward
Shah Rahman
Candidate
Longbridge
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