Kevin Peel, who is standing for the new Corkickle and Harras Park ward on Cumberland Council, has already taken part in several clean-up efforts in Whitehaven. Mr Peel said: "My promise to residents is that if I can do something myself, I will. "People understandably get frustrated when politicians point out problems but do nothing practical to help solve them. Kevin Peel (Image: Supplied)"Of course, a councillor’s job is also to make sure the council and other organisations do their part. Mr Peel said he will continue doing whatever he can personally to help, alongside the formal responsibilities of the council.