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Elected councillor
Gita Kanchan Bapat
Liberal Democrats councillor for Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileLiberal Democrats
Previous elections
Bexley and Bromley (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Shortlands & Park Langley (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Ward
Where Gita fits into things
Beckenham and Penge
Constituency
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
Ward
Gita Kanchan Bapat
Candidate
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
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
Bromley