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Councillor
RB
Ruaridh Bennett
Labour councillor for Musselburgh
Council: East Lothian
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Labour
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Musselburgh Ward
Where Ruaridh fits into things
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Constituency
Musselburgh
Ward
RB
Ruaridh Bennett
Councillor
Musselburgh
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
East Lothian (LC)