Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
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
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
Sefton