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Richard Swift
Labour councillor for West Chesterton
Council: Cambridge
Term started: 7 May 2026
Labour
Election history
West Chesterton (2026)
Labour · 1,080 votes· Elected
West Chesterton (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
West Chesterton (2021)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Role
Deputy Mayor Of Cambridge
West Chesterton Ward
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Where Richard fits into things
Cambridge
Constituency
West Chesterton
Ward
Richard Swift
Councillor
West Chesterton
Rachel Wade
Councillor · West Chesterton
Jamie Dalzell
Councillor · West Chesterton
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
Cambridge (LC)