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Councillor
Gary Watson
Labour councillor for South Chafford
Council: Thurrock
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Cabinet member for Good Growth
Address
Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL
South Chafford Ward
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Where Gary fits into things
Thurrock
Constituency
South Chafford
Ward
Gary Watson
Councillor
South Chafford
Sue Shinnick
Councillor ยท South Chafford
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
Thurrock (LC)