Lee Cowen
Labour councillor for Mash Barn
Council: Adur
Term ends: 2 May 2030
Lee Cowen, first elected to represent Mash Barn in Lancing in 2017, said: “It’s been an honour to serve the people of Mash Barn over the last four years. Back then the big issue for the ward was the New Monks Farm development and in many ways It still is. I continue to work with the developers and CALA homes to reduce the impact of the development on our community. “Here are some or my achievements: Fundraising for the installation of two Automated External Defbrillators Saving the Lancing Children and Family Centre after it was earmarked for closure by the Conservative-run county council Ensuring a new dog poo bin was installed on Monks Avenue at the behest of residents Successfully lobbying the council to change the status of the grazing land behind Manor Close from brownfield to greenfield, reducing the risk of development there Organising community litter picks Arranging public consultation for upgrading the Shadwells Road open space Actioning many issues following the move to fortnight bin collections Actioning fly-tipping removal as needed Actioning council housing repairs and lobbied for scrutiny of the service Actioning CALA Homes to install dust suppression measures Actioning the removal of privacy invading CCTV installed at the Brighton and Hove Albion academy.” Lee is leader of the Labour group and leader of the opposition on Adur District Council.
Recent election history
Mash Barn (2026)
Labour · 631 votes· Elected
Mash Barn (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Lancing (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
Mash Barn (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Mash Barn (2017)
Labour Party· Elected
Lancing (2017)
Labour Party· Not elected
Widewater (2016)
Labour Party· Not elected
Contact Information
Where Lee fits into things
Constituency
Ward
Lee Cowen
Councillor
Mash Barn
Sharon Sluman
Councillor · Mash Barn
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
Adur (LC)