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Elected councillor
Richie Hughes
Reform UK councillor for Rural West
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileReform UK
Previous elections
Victoria (2019)
Independent· Not elected
Rural West Ward
Where Richie fits into things
Hartlepool
Constituency
Rural West
Ward
Richie Hughes
Candidate
Rural West
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