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Amanda Joan Taylor
Liberal Democrats candidate for Queen Edith's
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Amanda has lived in Cambridge for over 30 years. She lives on Cherry Hinton Road and works at Cambridge University Press. Over two decades of service as a councillor has earnt her a reputation for hard work — and for getting things done. Amanda was an Executive Councillor when the Lib Dems ran the City Council, responsible for services from customer services to council property management. As a County Councillor she chaired the Cambridge Traffic Committee. Amanda knows local politics is about everyday life. On both the City and County Councils, she consistently stood up for Queen Edith’s residents, making sure local voices are heard. Contact Amanda - amanda@ajtmail.co.uk
Previous elections
Queen Edith's (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Queen Edith's Ward
Where Amanda fits into things
South Cambridgeshire
Constituency
Queen Edith's
Ward
Amanda Joan Taylor
Candidate
Queen Edith's
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
South Cambridgeshire