Rachel Jayne Creevy
Labour candidate for De Bruce
A mum of four, Rachel worked in housing for 25 years, primarily focused on supporting those leaving care. Now a caseworker she advocates for people with a whole range issues. Chair of Governors of a local primary school, she has taken an active role in supporting children. As a councillor she has supported her community around parking issues, road and beach safety and challenged on a number of issues including at the highest level on the crustaceans die off as well as on housing for families with a disabled family member and safety for shop workers. Rachel is a highly visible and accessible councillor who is keen to continue to support her ward. https://www.facebook.com/share/1MrFAb6kY6/
Previous elections
De Bruce (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
De Bruce (2021)
Labour Party· Elected
Where Rachel 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
Hartlepool