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Sarah Ryan
Liberal Democrats candidate for Church Street
Sarah's Campaign Priorities Investing in the NHS and social care, and ensuring that frontline workers are paid properly and protected. Boosting the local economy and creating green jobs, by supporting small businesses, innovation, and renewable energy. Improving the quality and affordability of education, from early years to lifelong learning, and reducing the attainment gap. Protecting the environment and tackling the climate emergency, by reducing emissions, promoting public transport, and enhancing green spaces. Strengthening the rights and opportunities of individuals, and combating discrimination and hate crime. Reforming the political system and restoring trust in democracy, by introducing proportional representation and devolving power to local communities.
Previous elections
Kettering (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Hyde Park (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bayswater (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Church Street Ward
Where Sarah fits into things
Queen's Park and Maida Vale
Constituency
Church Street
Ward
Sarah Ryan
Candidate
Church Street
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
Westminster