Jack Speight
Westhoughton First Independents candidate for Westhoughton South
Jack Speight is a farm manager, and has served as Independent Councillor since 2012. Passionate about protecting Westhoughton's heritage, community and preserving our rural landscape and greenbelt from the wanton development that’s destroying our identity and way of life. Advocate and supporter of local businesses, a strong local economy, protection of key services, and fair share of Bolton Council expenditure for Westhoughton and its residents. Jack is the Westhoughton First Independents candidate for Borough Councillor for the Westhoughton North Ward in the Bolton Council Elections. He is also seeking re-election to Westhoughton Town Council for the Westhoughton Chequerbent Ward.
Previous elections
Westhoughton South (2024)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (2023)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (2023)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2022)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2021)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2019)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2018)
Independent· Not elected
Where Jack fits into things
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