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Ravi Venkatesh
Labour candidate for Haydon Wick
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Labour
Ravi Venkatesh has been a Borough Councillor since 2023. He has deep roots in the community, with both of his children having attended Haydonleigh School. He is passionate about listening to residents and building a safer, stronger and more connected community for everyone.
Previous elections
Chippenham (2024)
Labour Party· Not elected
Penhill and Upper Stratton (2023)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Penhill and Upper Stratton (2021)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Priory Vale (2019)
Labour Party· Not elected
Where Ravi 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