Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Mark Hall (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mark Hall (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mark Hall (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mark Hall (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mark Hall (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Harlow North (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mark Hall (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bush Fair (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mark Hall (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Toddbrook (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Harlow North (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mark Hall (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Netteswell Ward
Where Lesley fits into things
Harlow
Constituency
Netteswell
Ward
Lesley Anne Rideout
Candidate
Netteswell
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
Harlow