Previous CandidateChange Maker
Elaine McDonald
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition candidate for Lee Chapel North
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
Previous elections
Lee Chapel North (2024)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Lee Chapel North (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Where Elaine 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