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Elected councillor
BC
Bernadette Chelvanayagam
Green Party councillor for Newtown and St Leonard's
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileGreen Party
Previous elections
Duryard & Pennsylvania (2025)
Green Party· Not elected
Newtown and St Leonard's Ward
Where Bernadette fits into things
Exeter
Constituency
Newtown and St Leonard's
Ward
BC
Bernadette Chelvanayagam
Candidate
Newtown and St Leonard's
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
Exeter