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Gordon Birtwistle
Liberal Democrats candidate for Coal Clough with Deerplay
Previous elections
Burnley Rural (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Unknown (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coal Clough with Deerplay (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Burnley Central West (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Burnley (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coal Clough with Deerplay (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Burnley (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Burnley North East (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Burnley (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Burnley (2010)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Coal Clough with Deerplay Ward
Where Gordon fits into things
Burnley
Constituency
Coal Clough with Deerplay
Ward
Gordon Birtwistle
Candidate
Coal Clough with Deerplay
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