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Alice Walker
Green Party candidate for Binstead & Fishbourne
Green Party
Alice grew up on the Island, worked in a local restaurant and volunteered with the scouts before going to university. Alice says “I understand the challenges of local people and islanders, especially those of young people and members of the LGBTQ+ Community. My priorities will be improving local education, creating better public transport, protecting our green spaces, and standing up for all Islanders.”
Where Alice 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
Isle of Wight