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Kirsten Perkins
Arise candidate for Roxeth
Arise
Raised and educated in Harrow, Kirsten’s activism is focused on tackling Harrow’s housing crisis and empowering young people to influence their community. Kirsten is committed to ensuring residents understand how local government works, feel included in decisions, and have a transparent, accessible councillor.
Where Kirsten fits into things
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
Harrow