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Previous elections
Caversham (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Caversham (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Caversham Heights (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mapledurham (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Abbey (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Abbey (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Caversham (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Thames Ward
Where Christopher fits into things
Reading Central
Constituency
Thames
Ward
Christopher Simon Burden
Candidate
Thames
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
Reading