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Dave Mutton
Labour candidate for Heavitree
Active on State
I've spent my career helping businesses - big and small - and I'm actively involved in local organisations, including as a trustee for Age UK Exeter. I will bring my skills and experience to ensure Exeter City Council delivers value for money, invests in our neighbourhoods, supports local businesses, and protects our environment.
Previous elections
Wonford & St Loyes (2025)
Labour Party· Not elected
Heavitree (2024)
Labour Party· Not elected
Heavitree Ward
Where Dave fits into things
Exeter
Constituency
Heavitree
Ward
Dave Mutton
Candidate
Heavitree
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