Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Andrew Robert Newhouse
Green Party candidate for Lanehead
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
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