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Sarah Catherine Downes
Conservative candidate for Benn
Conservative
Previous elections
Eastlands (2025)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Bassetlaw (2015)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Benn Ward
Where Sarah fits into things
Rugby
Constituency
Benn
Ward
Sarah Catherine Downes
Candidate
Benn
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
Rugby