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Previous elections
Washington Central (2023)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Washington East Ward
Where Beth fits into things
Washington and Gateshead South
Constituency
Washington East
Ward
BV
Beth Veronica Jones
Candidate
Washington East
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
Sunderland