Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Gill Baker
Green Party candidate for Pennsylvania
Gill has been active in the Exeter community for over 18 years. In 2016, 2018 and 2019 she stood as our City Council candidate in Heavitree, receiving the second highest Green vote of anywhere in the city. In addition to this, Gill has carried out vital work on the impact of air pollution, and setup Friends of Mincinglake and Exeter Greenspace Group. Gill is a manager at the RD&E hospital. She is deeply caring and a true servant of her community.
Previous elections
Heavitree (2019)
Green Party· Not elected
Heavitree (2018)
Green Party· Not elected
Heavitree (2016)
Green Party· Not elected
Pennsylvania Ward
Where Gill fits into things
Exeter
Constituency
Pennsylvania
Ward
Gill Baker
Candidate
Pennsylvania
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