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Robert Thorpe
Liberal Democrats candidate for Isleworth
Liberal Democrats
Rob has lived in Isleworth for 15 years and worked in the Borough of Hounslow for 23 years, giving him a strong understanding of local issues. His son attended a local school, and he served on a church council in Isleworth for 10 years, and many residents may recognise him from around the area walking his dog. Rob is standing to help break the status quo, ensure residents are properly represented, and hold the council and its decision-makers to account.
Previous elections
Isleworth (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Isleworth (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Robert 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