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Councillor
James Bacon
Labour councillor for Old Hastings
Council: Hastings
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Address
Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3UY
Old Hastings Ward
Where James fits into things
Hastings and Rye
Constituency
Old Hastings
Ward
James Bacon
Councillor
Old Hastings
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
Hastings (LC)