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Ian Catchpole
Liberal Democrats candidate for Farnborough & Crofton
Active on State
Ian lives in Orpington and works in the insurance sector in the City of London. Born in Scotland, Ian has travelled extensively and lived and worked in a number of different countries before settling in Orpington with his wife. He is a keen believer in working to improve his local community and believes that Petts Wood & Knoll deserves hard working councillors. Ian is especially interested in protecting local health services, making our roads safer and ensuring that local businesses can continue to thrive. Vote Ian in Petts Wood & Knoll for a a Liberal Voice on Bromley Council!
Previous elections
Petts Wood & Knoll (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Farnborough and Crofton (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Farnborough & Crofton Ward
Where Ian fits into things
Orpington
Constituency
Farnborough & Crofton
Ward
Ian Catchpole
Candidate
Farnborough & Crofton
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