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Councillor
Richard Rout
Conservative councillor for Westgate
Council: West Suffolk
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Conservative
MessageContact Information
Phone
01638 640143Address
Councillor Richard Rout, (Care Of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU
Westgate Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Constituency
Westgate
Ward
Richard Rout
Councillor
Westgate
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
West Suffolk (LC)