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Councillor Candidate
Riaz Mahmood Bhatti
Redbridge Independents candidate for Barkingside
Redbridge Independents
If you think that the existing parties are not listening then use one of your three votes to vote for an Independent Network candidate. For Residents - Not Parties
Previous elections
Barkingside (2022)
Independent Network· Not elected
Barkingside Ward
Where Riaz fits into things
Ilford North
Constituency
Barkingside
Ward
Riaz Mahmood Bhatti
Candidate
Barkingside
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
Redbridge