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Councillor Candidate
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Jonathan William Albert Coles

Liberal Democrats candidate for Harold Wood

Liberal Democrats
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Previous elections

Harold Wood (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Harold Wood (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Heaton (2016)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Harold Wood Ward

Where Jonathan fits into things

Hornchurch and Upminster

Constituency

Harold Wood

Ward

JW

Jonathan William Albert Coles

Candidate

Harold Wood

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

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