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Councillor Candidate
Graham John Mitchell
Independent candidate for Bensham Manor
Independent
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
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