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Councillor Candidate
Kayleigh Rippingale
Labour candidate for New Town and Christ Church
Labour
Previous elections
New Town & Christ Church (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
New Town and Christ Church Ward
Where Kayleigh fits into things
Colchester
Constituency
New Town and Christ Church
Ward
Kayleigh Rippingale
Candidate
New Town and Christ Church
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