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Elected councillor
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Derek Finch
Reform UK councillor for Felling
This candidate was elected.
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Felling Ward
Where Derek fits into things
Jarrow and Gateshead East
Constituency
Felling
Ward
DF
Derek Finch
Candidate
Felling
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
South Tyneside