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Councillor Candidate
Martin Drake
Liberal Democrats candidate for South Croydon
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
South Croydon (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
South Croydon Ward
Where Martin fits into things
Croydon South
Constituency
South Croydon
Ward
Martin Drake
Candidate
South Croydon
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