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Michael Paler
Independent candidate for Osborne
Independent
Previous elections
Osborne (2021)
Independent· Not elected
Whippingham and Osborne (2019)
Independent· Not elected
Osborne Ward
Where Michael fits into things
Isle of Wight West
Constituency
Osborne
Ward
Michael Paler
Candidate
Osborne
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