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Simon Schofield
Labour candidate for Town
Labour
Having grown up in a household with profoundly deaf parents, I have a strong sense of caring for the wider community so that everyone can take part. I care deeply about rebuilding public services and protecting the vulnerable. My working background until retirement was in accountancy, taxation and internal audit. I would work with all parties at county level to ensure that local government reorganisation proceeds smoothly.
Where Simon 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
Surrey Heath