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Stephen Joseph Cummins
Liberal Democrats candidate for West Leigh
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Southend West and Leigh (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Belfairs (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
West Leigh (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
West Leigh Ward
Where Stephen fits into things
Southend West and Leigh
Constituency
West Leigh
Ward
Stephen Joseph Cummins
Candidate
West Leigh
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