Joe Bourke
Liberal Democrats candidate for Brentford West
Joe Bourke has lived and worked in Brentford for 30 years. As a Chartered Certified Accountant, he is Head of Subject for Accounting and Finance at the University of West London, Brentford Campus. He currently serves as a voluntary treasurer for the Musical Museum Charity in Brentford High Street and is a longstanding supporter of Brentford Football Club.
Previous elections
Isleworth (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Feltham North (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Isleworth (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Brentford and Isleworth (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Brentford and Isleworth (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dagenham and Rainham (2010)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Joe 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
Hounslow