Matthew James Hartley

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

Hartlepool