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Election history
Central Rural (2026)
Reform UK · 613 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Central Rural Ward
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Where James fits into things
Isle of Wight West
Constituency
Central Rural
Ward
JW
James Whelan
Councillor
Central Rural
Caroline Gladwin
Councillor · Central Rural
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