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John Malcolm Bride
Labour candidate for Charlton Park
Labour
I have lived in Charlton Park ward for 13 years. I am standing as a candidate not just to represent other local residents on the council but to see real change in the way in which our borough council prioritises its spending across the town.
Previous elections
Charlton Park & College (2025)
Labour Party· Not elected
Charlton Kings (2025)
Labour Party· Not elected
Charlton Park (2024)
Labour Party· Not elected
Charlton Park and College (2017)
Labour Party· Not elected
Charlton Park (2016)
Labour Party· Not elected
Where John 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
Cheltenham