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Councillor
Richard Burton
Green Party councillor for Newnham
Council: Forest of Dean
Term ends: 6 May 2027
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Address
8 Tomlin Place, Yorkley, Yorkley, Lydney, GL15 4SR
Newnham Ward
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Where Richard fits into things
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
Forest of Dean (LC)