Recent election history
Plaistow West & Canning Town East (2026)
Labour · 1,062 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Phone
020 3373 1601Plaistow West & Canning Town East Ward
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Where Robert fits into things
West Ham and Beckton
Constituency
Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Ward
RG
Robert Gordon
Councillor
Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Shantu Ferdous
Councillor · Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Madeleine Pontin
Councillor · Plaistow West & Canning Town 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
Newham (MC)