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Councillor
Nigel Folkard
Conservative councillor for Chalkwell
Council: Southend-on-Sea
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Conservative
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Chalkwell Ward
Where Nigel fits into things
Southend West and Leigh
Constituency
Chalkwell
Ward
Nigel Folkard
Councillor
Chalkwell
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
Southend-on-Sea (LC)