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Ruth Wright
Labour candidate for Town
Labour
Previous elections
Town (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Town (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Newcastle South (2017)
Labour Party· Not elected
Town (2016)
Labour Party· Elected
Town Ward
Where Ruth fits into things
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Constituency
Town
Ward
Ruth Wright
Candidate
Town
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
Newcastle-under-Lyme