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Councillor Candidate
James-J Walsh
Labour candidate for Rushey Green
Active on State
Labour
Previous elections
Rushey Green (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Rushey Green (2018)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Rushey Green Ward
Where James-J fits into things
Lewisham East
Constituency
Rushey Green
Ward
James-J Walsh
Candidate
Rushey Green
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
Lewisham