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Councillor Candidate
RE

Richard Elliott

Conservative candidate for Queens Park & Central

Conservative
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Previous elections

Horwich North (2023)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Kearsley (2016)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Queens Park & Central Ward

Where Richard fits into things

Bolton North East

Constituency

Queens Park & Central

Ward

RE

Richard Elliott

Candidate

Queens Park & 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

Bolton