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Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026

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Councillor Candidate
Andrew Robert Newhouse

Andrew Robert Newhouse

Green Party candidate for Lanehead

Green Party
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Previous elections

Brunshaw (2024)

Green Party· Not elected

Whittlefield with Ightenhill (2023)

Green Party· Not elected

Whittlefield with Ightenhill (2022)

Green Party· Not elected

Cliviger with Worsthorne (2021)

Burnley and Padiham independent Party· Not elected

Burnley Rural (2021)

Burnley and Padiham independent Party· Not elected

Burnley Central West (2017)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Cliviger with Worsthorne (2016)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Lanehead Ward

Where Andrew fits into things

Burnley

Constituency

Lanehead

Ward

Andrew Robert Newhouse

Andrew Robert Newhouse

Candidate

Lanehead

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

Burnley