Rob Baker
Havering Residents Association candidate for Beam Park
I moved to Havering as a 9-year-old from North Woolwich. I grew up in Collier Row and have lived in Rainham for more than 25 years. I am a scuba diving instructor who is in their element being under the ocean. I am a proud dad and grandad. Spending time with my grandsons reminds me how important it is to protect the values that make a great community...Respect, Pride, Manners, listening and looking out for each other. I am not afraid of rolling up my sleeves and helping where I can. Over the years I have Volunteered for foodbanks, homeless shelter and community litter picking also fundraising for Easter eggs and christmas gifts for children in need. I was one of the organisers of the Rainham Village Remembrance Day Parade, also the much Loved Rainham Community Christmas Lights Switch on. I Am Not A Career Politician Like many residents, see the impact that lack of government funding has had on our council and local services. Too often national parties create division when what we really need is people working together to improve where we all live. Vote for a H.R.A resident who can see the issues, not a national party who creates them
Where Rob fits into things
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