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Michael Thomas Farmer
Labour candidate for St Peter's
Labour
I’m a long-term resident of Gloucestershire with a particular interest in education and training. If elected I would: • Represent the interests of all residents of Prestbury and Swindon Village without fear or favour • Press for more openness and honesty at Shire Hall • Work to protect the most vulnerable in our society • Push for improvements in all services provided by the County Council.
Previous elections
Prestbury & Swindon Village (2025)
Labour Party· Not elected
St Peter's (2024)
Labour Party· Not elected
St Mark's (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
Where Michael 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