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See resultsBack to Exmouth and Exeter EastLocal elections happened on the 7th May
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Elected councillor
James Elie Cookson
Labour councillor for Topsham
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileLabour
Previous elections
Newton Abbot North (2025)
Labour Party· Not elected
Topsham (2025)
Labour Party· Elected
Topsham Ward
Where James fits into things
Exmouth and Exeter East
Constituency
Topsham
Ward
James Elie Cookson
Candidate
Topsham
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
East Devon