Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Rachel Elizabeth Tripp
Labour candidate for Forest Gate North
Rachel lives in Forest Gate with her husband and three girls. A passionate advocate for Forest Gate and Newham, Rachel has particular interests in planning, sustainable transport and community involvement. Rachel helped to set up Newham Living Streets, a local group that advocates for walking in Newham. Her previous professional experience includes working in policy, communications, local government and the public sector.
Previous elections
Forest Gate North (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Forest Gate North (2018)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Forest Gate North Ward
Where Rachel fits into things
Stratford and Bow
Constituency
Forest Gate North
Ward
Rachel Elizabeth Tripp
Candidate
Forest Gate North
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
Newham