Shaun Rockwood
Green Party candidate for Bandley Hill & Poplars
I've lived in Stevenage for nearly fifteen years. I've been a follower of politics in the UK and abroad since I was a teenager, but only in recent years have I been compelled to take a more active role and try to enact positive change in this country. As a Green Party councillor I will work to make Stevenage a safe, clean, town where everyone can live, work and feel welcome. There's been a worrying shift in the tone of political debate worldwide and in the UK and I think that fighting against that needs to start at the grassroots level, not just in Parliament. I believe the Green Party offer a chance for real, positive change for the people of Stevenage which is why I'm proud to stand as a candidate.
Where Shaun 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
Stevenage