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Kayleigh Rippingale
Labour councillor for New Town and Christ Church
Council: Colchester
Term started: 7 May 2026
Labour
Election history
New Town and Christ Church (2026)
Labour · 1,249 votes· Elected
New Town & Christ Church (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
New Town and Christ Church Ward
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Where Kayleigh fits into things
Colchester
Constituency
New Town and Christ Church
Ward
Kayleigh Rippingale
Councillor
New Town and Christ Church
SM
Sam McLean
Councillor · New Town and Christ Church
PC
Pam Cox
Councillor · New Town and Christ Church
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
Colchester (LC)