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Councillor
Richard Burton
Liberal Democrats councillor for Bearwood & Merley
Council: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Role
Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Phone
7999381458Address
C/o BCP Council Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY
Bearwood & Merley Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Constituency
Bearwood & Merley
Ward
Richard Burton
Councillor
Bearwood & Merley
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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (LC)