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Councillor
Gary Sumner

Gary Sumner

Conservative councillor for Ridgeway

Council: Swindon

Term ends: 7 May 2026

Conservative
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Contact Information

Role

Leader Of The Opposition; Shadow Cabinet Member For Planning And Regeneration; Vice-Chair Of Policy And Performance Committee - Build A Better Swindon

Address

Blenheim, Kite Hill, Wanborough, Swindon, SN4 0AW

Ridgeway Ward

Where Gary fits into things

East Wiltshire

Constituency

Ridgeway

Ward

Gary Sumner

Gary Sumner

Councillor

Ridgeway

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

Swindon (LC)