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Nighat Basharat
Labour candidate for Nether Edge and Sharrow
Labour
I'm a Mental Health Recovery Worker, founder of a local charity and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the Labour party and beyond. My voluntary work with vulnerable families throughout the pandemic and the challenges I have seen firsthand across our community have motivated me to stand for councillor to make a real difference in people's lives during this difficult time.
Previous elections
Nether Edge & Sharrow (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Where Nighat fits into things
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
Sheffield