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Previous elections
Seven Kings (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
East Ham North (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Heath Ward
Where Naveed fits into things
Dagenham and Rainham
Constituency
Heath
Ward
Naveed Akbar
Candidate
Heath
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
Barking and Dagenham