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Mark Francis
Reform UK candidate for Barnet Vale
Mark Francis has lived in Barnet for many years. He has spent most of his working life fixing things — running hands-on businesses in car repairs, landscaping, building, property maintenance and development. Mark is a problem-solver who believes in getting results, not making excuses. He knows how to identify what's broken and put it right. Barnet now faces serious challenges. It's time to fix it.
Barnet Vale Ward
Where Mark fits into things
Chipping Barnet
Constituency
Barnet Vale
Ward
Mark Francis
Candidate
Barnet Vale
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
Barnet