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Councillor Candidate
Jackie Smith

Jackie Smith

Labour candidate for Woolwich Arsenal

Labour
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Previous elections

Woolwich Arsenal (2022)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Woolwich Riverside (2018)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Woolwich Arsenal Ward

Where Jackie fits into things

Erith and Thamesmead

Constituency

Woolwich Arsenal

Ward

Jackie Smith

Jackie Smith

Candidate

Woolwich Arsenal

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

Greenwich