Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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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
De Bruce Ward
Where Rachel fits into things
Hartlepool
Constituency
De Bruce
Ward
Rachel Jayne Creevy
Candidate
De Bruce
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