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Councillor Candidate
Josh Owen

Josh Owen

Labour candidate for Shaw

Labour

I am a research scientist and engineer who returned from the United States and became active in localcampaigns to support my community. I am standing to be your borough councillor to grow the local economy, create skilled jobs, and champion science in local politics.

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Shaw Ward

Where Josh fits into things

Swindon South

Constituency

Shaw

Ward

Josh Owen

Josh Owen

Candidate

Shaw

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

Josh Owen - Shaw Candidate | State