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Councillor Candidate
DM

David Mitchell

Liberal Democrats candidate for Ryburn

Liberal Democrats
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Ryburn Ward

Where David fits into things

Calder Valley

Constituency

Ryburn

Ward

DM

David Mitchell

Candidate

Ryburn

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

Calderdale