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Elected councillor
Richard Swift
Labour councillor for West Chesterton
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileLabour
Previous elections
West Chesterton (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
West Chesterton (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
West Chesterton Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Cambridge
Constituency
West Chesterton
Ward
Richard Swift
Candidate
West Chesterton
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
Cambridge