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Councillor Candidate
Dave Mutton

Dave Mutton

Labour candidate for Heavitree

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Labour

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.

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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

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