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Councillor Candidate
Sophia Naqvi
Newham Independents Party candidate for Plaistow North
Newham Independents Party
Previous elections
West Ham and Beckton (2024)
Newham Independents Party· Not elected
Plaistow North (2023)
Independent· Elected
Plaistow North Ward
Where Sophia fits into things
East Ham
Constituency
Plaistow North
Ward
Sophia Naqvi
Candidate
Plaistow North
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