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Councillor Candidate
Derek James Hardman

Derek James Hardman

Independent candidate for Livesey with Pleasington

Independent
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Previous elections

Livesey with Pleasington (2022)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Livesey with Pleasington (2018)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Livesey with Pleasington Ward

Where Derek fits into things

Blackburn

Constituency

Livesey with Pleasington

Ward

Derek James Hardman

Derek James Hardman

Candidate

Livesey with Pleasington

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

Blackburn with Darwen