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Councillor
Janet Richards
Green Party councillor for Downlands & Forest North
Council: New Forest
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Green Party
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Address
St Hildas, Martin, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3LG
Downlands & Forest North Ward
Where Janet fits into things
New Forest West
Constituency
Downlands & Forest North
Ward
Janet Richards
Councillor
Downlands & Forest North
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
New Forest (LC)