Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Philip Nigel Corthorne
Conservative candidate for Ruislip
A councillor in Ruislip since 1993, Philip is married with four children. Philip is an active campaigner against inappropriate development in Ruislip, to preserve the attractive appearance of our town. He works with the local safer neighbourhood team to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. He is also Chairman of the school Governors at the Sacred Heart School in Ruislip.
Previous elections
Ruislip (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
West Ruislip (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Ruislip Ward
Where Philip fits into things
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Constituency
Ruislip
Ward
Philip Nigel Corthorne
Candidate
Ruislip
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
Hillingdon