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Leroy Sheldon Roberts
Labour candidate for Haydon Wick
Labour
Leroy Roberts is a British Army veteran and currently works as the Executive Officer of a Credit Union. As a Parish Councillor and governor of a local junior school, he is hoping to use his community experience to serve the residents of Haydon Wick on Swindon Borough Council.
Where Leroy 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
Swindon