Rachel Louise Lowe
Green Party candidate for Hetton
As a Green councillor, I would not be subject to a party whip – I would be free to speak for you! I already work hard to improve our area. This year, I have reported potholes and uncollected bins and have asked for broken signs to be fixed. If I am elected, I can do more. Speeding traffic is an issue in parts of the ward, so I would push for speed limits of 20mph in those areas. I work in mental health services, I know how our environment affects our wellbeing. I would work hard to improve the quality of our streets and back lanes and fight to preserve our green spaces. The cost-of-living crisis is affecting all of us. I would campaign for investment in community renewable energy schemes to reduce bills and carbon emissions while creating new jobs. Vote for a better future for Hetton – vote Green!
Previous elections
Hetton (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Hetton (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Whitburn and Marsden (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Hetton (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Hetton (2019)
Green Party· Not elected
Hetton (2018)
Green Party· Not 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
Sunderland