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Councillor Candidate
Arthur Gordon Lishman
Liberal Democrats candidate for Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
Active on State
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Briercliffe (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Pendle (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Briercliffe (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Pendle (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Queensgate (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Blackburn (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
North West (2014)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse Ward
Where Arthur fits into things
Burnley
Constituency
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
Ward
Arthur Gordon Lishman
Candidate
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
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