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Councillor
JC
James Cookson
Labour councillor for Topsham
Council: Exeter
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Address
C/o Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JN
Topsham Ward
Where James fits into things
Exmouth and Exeter East
Constituency
Topsham
Ward
JC
James Cookson
Councillor
Topsham
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
Exeter (LC)