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Find your electionBack to Croydon EastLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Addiscombe East (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Addiscombe West (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Shirley North Ward
Where Rachel fits into things
Croydon East
Constituency
Shirley North
Ward
RL
Rachel Louise Howard
Candidate
Shirley North
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
Croydon