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Katie Kurilecz
Liberal Democrats candidate for Thorpe
The Lib Dem team are doing fantastic work bringing about real change for Leigh and its residents. I'm particularly impressed with all they are doing on the environment which is so important to protecting people's health and ensuring a future for the next generations. "As a Councillor for West Leigh, I will aim to work hard to build on this change, ensuring residents' voices are heard and the issues which matter to them are given full consideration.
Previous elections
Thorpe (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Thorpe (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
West Leigh (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
West Leigh (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Thorpe Ward
Where Katie fits into things
Southend East and Rochford
Constituency
Thorpe
Ward
Katie Kurilecz
Candidate
Thorpe
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
Southend-on-Sea