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Councillor Candidate
Ian Rodney Stephens
Independent Network candidate for Ryde West
Independent Network
Previous elections
Ryde West (2021)
Independent Network· Elected
Ryde West (2017)
Independent· Elected
Isle of Wight (2015)
Independent· Not elected
Ryde West Ward
Where Ian fits into things
Isle of Wight East
Constituency
Ryde West
Ward
Ian Rodney Stephens
Candidate
Ryde West
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