Describe the functions of the Ward Councillor?
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A councillor's primary role is to represent their ward or division and the people who live in it. Councillors provide a bridge between the community and the council. As a local councillor, your residents will expect you to: respond to their queries and investigate their concerns (casework).❤
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A councillor's primary role is to represent their ward or division and the people who live in it. As a local councillor, your residents will expect you to:
1. respond to their queries and investigate their concerns (casework)
2. communicate council decisions that affect them
3. know your patch and be aware of any problems
4. know and work with representatives of local organisations, interest groups and businesses
5. represent their views at council meetings
6. lead local campaigns on their behalf.