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Lionel Girling
Liberal Democrats candidate for Syon & Brentford Lock
Liberal Democrats
Lionel has lived in Brentford all his life and has a degree in Leisure management and is now retired. He has supported Brentford football club for nearly 60 years and has also been a county member of Middlesex CCC for over 40 years. He would like to see Hounslow and Brentford in particular continue to become a thriving town whilst keeping its very historical heritage.
Where Lionel 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