Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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James Lewis Higginbottom
Labour candidate for Wombwell
I’m proud to be your local Labour candidate for the Wombwell Ward. Wombwell is my home. I’ll always fight for our community’s fair share. My pledges to you: * Fair recovery from Covid * Investment in Wombwell High Street * Cleaner, Greener Wombwell * Stronger, Safer Communities * Approachable and accountable Vote Barnsley Labour on Thursday 6th May.
Previous elections
Wombwell (2024)
Labour Party· Elected
Wombwell (2021)
Labour Party· Elected
Wombwell Ward
Where James fits into things
Barnsley South
Constituency
Wombwell
Ward
James Lewis Higginbottom
Candidate
Wombwell
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