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Councillor
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Sam McCarthy
Liberal Democrats councillor for Shrub End
Council: Colchester
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Role
Chair Environment And Sustainability Panel
Address
C/o Town Hall, High Street, CO1 1PJ
Shrub End Ward
Where Sam fits into things
Colchester
Constituency
Shrub End
Ward
SM
Sam McCarthy
Councillor
Shrub End
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
Colchester (LC)