Ben Fryer
Green Party candidate for Hanger Hill
I moved to Ealing three years ago during my training at drama school. Since then, I’ve become very fond of the borough, acting as a bridge for me between the familiarity of my hometown and the enormousnous of London. I’ve found the community to be welcoming and nurturing; looking out for its neighbours and the wider world. For me, I feel very passionate with the idea that something that brings us together is the arts. Fortunately, I have found that Ealing has a great relationship with the arts, through our local theatre, cinema and galleries. I’ve even had the pleasure of being able to bring theatre to our local primary schools. I believe the arts can be an absolute champion for good but it is often overlooked, disregarded, or seen as a waste of time. I hope to build on it further in our community and prove that it has a place in everyone’s lives; Not only to entertain but I believe it can create change, build inclusion, and inspire.
Where Ben 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
Ealing