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Councillor Candidate
James Peter Cross
Independent candidate for Harborne
Independent
One of the two Harborne Independents candidates alongside Martin Brooks. Putting people before party and working for Harborne all year round.
Harborne Ward
Where James fits into things
Birmingham Edgbaston
Constituency
Harborne
Ward
James Peter Cross
Candidate
Harborne
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
Birmingham