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Councillor Candidate
MD Nazrul Islam
Newham Independents Party candidate for Plaistow South
Newham Independents Party
Previous elections
Plaistow South (2025)
Newham Independents Party· Elected
Boleyn (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Plaistow South (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Plaistow South Ward
Where MD fits into things
West Ham and Beckton
Constituency
Plaistow South
Ward
MD Nazrul Islam
Candidate
Plaistow South
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
Newham