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Councillor
John Kent
Labour councillor for Grays Thurrock
Council: Thurrock
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Leader Of The Council, Cabinet member for Strategic Relationships, Reputation and InfluenceCouncil Leader
Phone
01375 366322Address
Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL
Grays Thurrock Ward
Where John fits into things
Thurrock
Constituency
Grays Thurrock
Ward
John Kent
Councillor
Grays Thurrock
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)