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Ellie Austen
Green Party candidate for Wormley and Turnford
Green Party
Helen (Ellie) Austen has lived and worked in Broxbourne for more than 20 years. She is an active volunteer with two community garden schemes in the Broxbourne area. As a teacher she is concerned with greening the curriculum. She is also working to improve access to an appropriate school place for all members of our local population.
Previous elections
Goffs Oak & Bury Green (2025)
Green Party· Not elected
Cheshunt South and Theobalds (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Cheshunt South and Theobalds (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Where Ellie 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
Broxbourne