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Councillor
Jo Blackman
Labour councillor for Wanstead Village
Council: Redbridge
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Cabinet Member For Environment And Sustainability
Phone
07435 258060Address
Town Hall, 128-142 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1DD
Wanstead Village Ward
Where Jo fits into things
Leyton and Wanstead
Constituency
Wanstead Village
Ward
Jo Blackman
Councillor
Wanstead Village
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
Redbridge (LC)