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Councillor
Ruth Houghton
Liberal Democrats councillor for Bishop's Castle
Council: Shropshire
Term ends: 3 May 2029
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Role
Portfolio Holder For Social Care
Address
Greycote, Acton, Bishops Castle, SY9 5LA
Bishop's Castle Ward
Where Ruth fits into things
South Shropshire
Constituency
Bishop's Castle
Ward
Ruth Houghton
Councillor
Bishop's Castle
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
Shropshire (LC)