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Ravi Venkatesh
Labour candidate for Haydon Wick
Active on State
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
Haydon Wick Ward
Where Ravi fits into things
Swindon North
Constituency
Haydon Wick
Ward
Ravi Venkatesh
Candidate
Haydon Wick
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