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Councillor Candidate
Lauren Townsend

Lauren Townsend

Labour candidate for Wolverton

Labour

Lauren Townsend lives in Wolverton with her young family, and can often be found at a local play park or MK Museum on the weekends. Lauren was first elected in 2019, and currently serves as Deputy Leader. She is known for being highly responsive and getting things done quickly and efficiently. In her day job, Lauren works for a trade union. Learn more: https://www.mklabour.org.uk/may2026

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Previous elections

Bletchley West (2023)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Bletchley West (2019)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Wolverton Ward

Where Lauren fits into things

Milton Keynes North

Constituency

Wolverton

Ward

Lauren Townsend

Lauren Townsend

Candidate

Wolverton

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

Milton Keynes