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Marilynne Burbage
Labour candidate for Carshalton Central
Labour
I have lived in the borough all my life, going to school here. A retired scientist, working in International Development, I am passionate about Fair Trade and promoting co-operative values. I was a family carer for 9 years, active in the Community Health Council and influenced borough carers' policies. I am a former Board member of Co-operatives UK and the Co-op Group.
Previous elections
Carshalton Central (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Carshalton Central (2018)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Where Marilynne 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
Sutton