CouncillorWon recently
James Elie Cookson
Labour councillor for Topsham
Council: Exeter
Term started: 7 May 2026
Labour
Election history
Topsham (2026)
Labour · 1,189 votes· Elected
Newton Abbot North (2025)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Topsham (2025)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Address
C/o Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JN
Topsham Ward
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Where James fits into things
Exmouth and Exeter East
Constituency
Topsham
Ward
James Elie Cookson
Councillor
Topsham
GR
Gemma Rolstone
Councillor · Topsham
MW
Matthew Williams
Councillor · Topsham
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
Exeter (LC)