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Find your electionBack to Bolton South and WalkdenLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Walkden South (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Walkden South (2021)
Labour Party· Elected
Walkden South Ward
Where Irfan fits into things
Bolton South and Walkden
Constituency
Walkden South
Ward
IS
Irfan Syed
Candidate
Walkden South
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