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Elected councillor
Lakmini Shah
Labour councillor for East Ham South
This candidate was elected.
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Previous elections
East Ham South (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
East Ham South (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
East Ham South Ward
Where Lakmini fits into things
East Ham
Constituency
East Ham South
Ward
Lakmini Shah
Candidate
East Ham South
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
Newham