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Andrew Buxton
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition candidate for St Martin's
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
I was born in Basildon and lived in St Martins for 27 years, also worked at the same company in Basildon since leaving school. Just want to give you a socialist alternative and something different from the other parties
Previous elections
St Martin's (2025)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
St Martin's (2024)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
St Martin's (2023)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Burstead (2019)
Labour Party· Not elected
Where Andrew fits into things
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
Basildon