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Benedict Cross
Liberal Democrats candidate for East Acton
Liberal Democrats
Benedict Cross has lived in Ealing Borough all his life. He volunteers at Ealing Oxfam Bookshop and Ealing Sanctuary Hub, assisting refugees in East Acton ward. Benedict is a law graduate and veteran campaigner, excited to serve as Councillor.
Previous elections
Ealing Common (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Hyson Green & Arboretum (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Benedict 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