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Councillor Candidate
Caroline Newton

Caroline Newton

Conservative candidate for East Wickham

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In Caroline's own words

Caroline grew up in East Wickham ward and lived there for large part of her life. She still lives in Welling and works in the City of London.

Caroline has been a Councillor for 12 years, for the former St Michael’s ward and, for the past four years, for East Wickham ward.

Caroline’s Council interests include children’s services and education, adults’ services and community, as well as ensuring that Bexley residents have value for money in all services the Council provides.

During the 2018-22 term, Caroline has chaired the Children's and Adults' Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Pensions Committee and the Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

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East Wickham Ward

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Where Caroline fits into things

Old Bexley and Sidcup

Constituency

East Wickham

Ward

Caroline Newton

Caroline Newton

Candidate

East Wickham

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

Bexley