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Michael Gribben
Labour candidate for Hackney Downs
Labour
Where Michael fits into things
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Constituency
Hackney Downs
Ward
MG
Michael Gribben
Candidate
Hackney Downs
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
Hackney