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Elected councillor
Shakeela Jan Lal
Labour councillor for City
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileLabour
Previous elections
City (2023)
Labour Party· Elected
City (2019)
Labour Party· Elected
City Ward
Where Shakeela fits into things
Bradford West
Constituency
City
Ward
Shakeela Jan Lal
Candidate
City
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
Bradford