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Councillor Candidate
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Sammy McDonald

Labour candidate for Woodstock and Bladon

Labour

Running to provide a young, fresh voice to Woodstock and Bladon. I have grown up my entire life in Woodstock. It is amazing town with a vibrant community deeply rooted in its long traditions and history and rooted in its beautiful environment. But the town has become increasingly difficult for young people to stay, live and work in. Local services has not been kept to adequate standards and delays and confusion in planning processes and public works have been a constant feature of life here. If elected, I would fight for clarity in our planning processes and push to expedite construction and renewal of our key public services, and bring a perspective of young people to keep our town going for future generations.

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Woodstock and Bladon Ward

Where Sammy fits into things

Bicester and Woodstock

Constituency

Woodstock and Bladon

Ward

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Sammy McDonald

Candidate

Woodstock and Bladon

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

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