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Chelsea Chiamaka Ireoluwa Omoogun
Green Party candidate for Bethnal Green West
Green Party
Chelsea Omoogun has lived in Bethnal Green West since birth, and aims to boost political participation as well as campaigning about the inclusion of more youth spaces in the area.
Where Chelsea 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
Tower Hamlets