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Find your electionBack to Rayleigh and WickfordLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Downhall and Rawreth Ward
Where Christopher fits into things
Rayleigh and Wickford
Constituency
Downhall and Rawreth
Ward
CJ
Christopher John Thorne
Candidate
Downhall and Rawreth
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
Rochford