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Councillor Candidate
Rob Newby

Rob Newby

Conservative candidate for Priory

Conservative
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Previous elections

St David's & Haven Banks (2025)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

St David's (2024)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Topsham (2023)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Topsham (2019)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Wonford & St Loyes (2017)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Topsham (2016)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Priory Ward

Where Rob fits into things

Exeter

Constituency

Priory

Ward

Rob Newby

Rob Newby

Candidate

Priory

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