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Councillor Candidate
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Christopher Robert Priest

Labour candidate for Canbury Gardens

Labour

I’ve lived in this borough for over 40 years, and worked in the computer industry until I retired. I’ve served as a councillor for the Canbury area for four years, and as a governor of the Kings Oak primary school for 18 years. The Tories are out of step with the borough, and cannot provide effective opposition. The Liberal Democrats say they are the only alternative, but their record running the council is poor. As a councillor, I will focus on developing the borough sustainably, to meet local needs. And on improving services for those with the greatest needs.

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Previous elections

Canbury Gardens (2022)

Labour Party· Not elected

Canbury (2018)

Labour Party· Not elected

Canbury Gardens Ward

Where Christopher fits into things

Richmond Park

Constituency

Canbury Gardens

Ward

CR

Christopher Robert Priest

Candidate

Canbury Gardens

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

Richmond upon Thames