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Councillor
BH
Benjamin Hayhurst
Labour councillor for Hackney Central
Council: Hackney
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Chair Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission
Hackney Central Ward
Where Benjamin fits into things
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Constituency
Hackney Central
Ward
BH
Benjamin Hayhurst
Councillor
Hackney Central
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
Hackney (MC)