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Find your electionBack to Barnsley NorthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
Margaret Sheard
Labour candidate for Monk Bretton
Labour
I will be back and standing in the Monk Bretton Ward in May 2020 after been successful in being selected Thank You
Previous elections
Monk Bretton (2023)
Labour Party· Elected
Monk Bretton (2019)
Labour Party· Not elected
Monk Bretton Ward
Where Margaret fits into things
Barnsley North
Constituency
Monk Bretton
Ward
Margaret Sheard
Candidate
Monk Bretton
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
Barnsley