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Grace Victoria Bowers
Labour candidate for Tolworth
Labour
Today, I am proud to be raising my young family in Tolworth. I was born and raised in Chessington and have lived in every part of the borough, giving me a deep, personal understanding of our community and the issues that matter most to local residents.
Where Grace 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
Kingston upon Thames