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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
Burnley South West (2025)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Gannow (2022)
Burnley and Padiham independent Party· Elected
Burnley South West (2021)
Burnley and Padiham independent Party· Not elected
Gannow (2018)
Burnley and Padiham independent Party· Elected
Burnley Central West (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Gannow Ward
Where Neil fits into things
Burnley
Constituency
Gannow
Ward
Neil Mottershead
Candidate
Gannow
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