Back to Hornchurch and Upminster
Previous elections
Harold Wood (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Harold Wood Ward
Where Ruth fits into things
Hornchurch and Upminster
Constituency
Harold Wood
Ward
Ruth Edes
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
Havering