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Councillor Candidate
Angus Allan
Conservative candidate for Highwoods
Conservative
I was born in Colchester. I grew up here & attended The Gilberd School. I’ve lived in Highwoods for twenty years. I’ve started & run several Highwoods businesses & I’ve raised my family here.
Previous elections
New Town & Christ Church (2025)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Highwoods Ward
Where Angus fits into things
Colchester
Constituency
Highwoods
Ward
Angus Allan
Candidate
Highwoods
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
Colchester