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Joe Beastall
Labour candidate for Hardwick
Lived in Hardwick for the past five years. Regularly reports issues to both the County and District Councils such as littering and potholes, getting positive action for the community, and is eager to use the full powers of the role of County Councillor to support the local community. Particularly concerned about improving adult social care. Professionally, he works as an area organiser for UNISON the trade union, coordinating successful campaigns such as stopping the closure of the 999 call
Previous elections
Hardwick (2025)
Labour Party· Not elected
Hardwick (2022)
Labour Party· Not elected
Newnham (2019)
Labour Party· Not elected
Hardwick Ward
Where Joe fits into things
South Cambridgeshire
Constituency
Hardwick
Ward
Joe Beastall
Candidate
Hardwick
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