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Find your electionBack to BurnleyLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Nelson East (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Brierfield & Nelson West (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Vivary Bridge (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Boulsworth (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Horsfield (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Pendle Rural (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Brierfield East & Clover Hill Ward
Where Mary fits into things
Burnley
Constituency
Brierfield East & Clover Hill
Ward
ME
Mary Elizabeth Thomas
Candidate
Brierfield East & Clover Hill
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