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Councillor Candidate
Ian Smith

Ian Smith

Independent candidate for Litherland

Independent

From Metro Mayor to Bootle MP

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Previous elections

Blundellsands (2025)

Independent· Not elected

Litherland (2024)

Workers Party of Britain· Not elected

Bootle (2024)

Workers Party of Britain· Not elected

Linacre (2024)

Workers Party of Britain· Not elected

St Oswald (2024)

Workers Party of Britain· Not elected

Liverpool City Region (2024)

Independent· Not elected

Litherland (2024)

Independent· Not elected

Litherland (2023)

Independent· Not elected

Netherton and Orrell (2023)

Independent· Not elected

Linacre (2022)

Independent· Not elected

Litherland Ward

Where Ian fits into things

Bootle

Constituency

Litherland

Ward

Ian Smith

Ian Smith

Candidate

Litherland

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

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