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Councillor Candidate
Richard Bennett
Green Party candidate for South Twickenham
Green Party
Previous elections
South Twickenham (2022)
Green Party· Elected
South Twickenham (2018)
Green Party· Elected
South Twickenham Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Twickenham
Constituency
South Twickenham
Ward
Richard Bennett
Candidate
South Twickenham
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