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Councillor Candidate
Eileen Gadsdon

Eileen Gadsdon

Conservative candidate for Hawkwell East

Conservative
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Previous elections

Hockley (2024)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Hockley (2021)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Hockley (2019)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Hawkwell East Ward

Where Eileen fits into things

Rayleigh and Wickford

Constituency

Hawkwell East

Ward

Eileen Gadsdon

Eileen Gadsdon

Candidate

Hawkwell East

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