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Councillor Candidate
Graham John Mitchell

Graham John Mitchell

Independent candidate for Bensham Manor

Independent
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Previous elections

Bensham Manor (2022)

Independent· Not elected

Bensham Manor Ward

Where Graham fits into things

Croydon West

Constituency

Bensham Manor

Ward

Graham John Mitchell

Graham John Mitchell

Candidate

Bensham Manor

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