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David William Veitch
Labour candidate for Elland
Labour
Previous elections
Elland (2023)
Labour Party· Elected
Warley (2022)
Labour Party· Not elected
Warley (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
Ryburn (2018)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Where David fits into things
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