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Councillor Candidate
Patrick Guy Merienne
Green Party candidate for Berechurch
Green Party
Previous elections
Tiptree (2025)
Green Party· Not elected
Berechurch Ward
Where Patrick fits into things
Colchester
Constituency
Berechurch
Ward
Patrick Guy Merienne
Candidate
Berechurch
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