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Graham Terrell
Labour candidate for Sutton South
Labour
Born and raised in Cardiff, then a History Degree from Oxford University, before a teaching career, a Head of 6th Form and a Deputy Head, before Head of Publications and Editor of 'Teaching Today' journal foe the Teachers; Union of which I had been elected National President. A Sutton resident for 30 years, I have served as a Magistrate and an 'Appropriate Adult' for Sutton Council looking after young people and 'vulnerable' adults who had been arrested.
Previous elections
Sutton South (2022)
Labour Party· Not elected
Where Graham 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
Sutton