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Previous elections
Fulwell (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Castle (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Ryhope Ward
Where James fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Ryhope
Ward
JC
James Clark Doyle
Candidate
Ryhope
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
Sunderland