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Councillor Candidate
Helen Edward
Conservative candidate for Barnes
Active on State
Conservative
Previous elections
Kingston and Surbiton (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Barnes (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
East Sheen (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
St Margarets and North Twickenham (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Barnes Ward
Where Helen fits into things
Richmond Park
Constituency
Barnes
Ward
Helen Edward
Candidate
Barnes
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