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Councillor Candidate
Christopher Simon Burden

Christopher Simon Burden

Liberal Democrats candidate for Thames

Liberal Democrats
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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

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

Christopher Simon Burden - Thames Candidate | State