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Councillor Candidate
Margaret Bird
Conservative candidate for Old Coulsdon
Conservative
Previous elections
Old Coulsdon (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Old Coulsdon (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Old Coulsdon Ward
Where Margaret fits into things
Croydon South
Constituency
Old Coulsdon
Ward
Margaret Bird
Candidate
Old Coulsdon
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