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Elected councillor
MJ
Martin Joseph O'Donoghue
Labour councillor for Central
This candidate was elected.
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Previous elections
Central (2023)
Labour Party· Elected
Central Ward
Where Martin fits into things
Barnsley North
Constituency
Central
Ward
MJ
Martin Joseph O'Donoghue
Candidate
Central
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