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Lesley Pollesche
Liberal Democrats candidate for Heathfield
Liberal Democrats
Lesley Pollesche lives on the Woodlawn Estate. She is an executive member of the Safer Neighbourhood Board for the Borough. Lesley works closely with the Police and residents to improve our safety in the community. She is also a Governor for Heathfield School and takes a keen interest in education, including campaigning for a more suitable site for the new Turing House School.
Previous elections
Heathfield (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Heathfield (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Where Lesley 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
Richmond upon Thames