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Councillor Candidate
Matthew James Vizard
Labour candidate for Newtown and St Leonard's
Labour
Previous elections
Newtown & St Leonard's (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Newtown & St Leonard's (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Newtown & St Leonard's (2017)
Labour Party· Elected
Newtown and St Leonard's Ward
Where Matthew fits into things
Exeter
Constituency
Newtown and St Leonard's
Ward
Matthew James Vizard
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