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Councillor Candidate
Ben Gulvin

Ben Gulvin

Reform UK candidate for Petts Wood & Knoll

Reform UK

Having lived in Petts Wood & Knoll all my life, this community means everything to me. As a young candidate, I bring a fresh perspective and the energy to stand up for our area and its future. Through my work in the transport and infrastructure sector, I understand the importance of reliable and efficient services. I know the everyday concerns residents face, and I will fight to help bring down the cost of living, improve safety on our streets, support local businesses, ease pressure on local services and ensure that your voices are heard. It’s time for practical, common-sense leadership that delivers real results for our ward, our borough and our country.

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Petts Wood & Knoll Ward

Where Ben fits into things

Orpington

Constituency

Petts Wood & Knoll

Ward

Ben Gulvin

Ben Gulvin

Candidate

Petts Wood & Knoll

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

Bromley