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John Ronan
Green Party candidate for Fulwood
Green Party
John Ronan has lived in Fulwood for 35 years, running his own locally-based landscaping and gardening business for 25 years. His daughter attended local schools. John volunteers with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and is a keen bird enthusiast and experienced runner. John cares deeply about the local area including local parks, nature and green spaces and is concerned about the state of the country and the world at the moment.
Where John 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