Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Denise Elizabeth Gold
Labour candidate for Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
I'm Denise Gold, standing for Labour in Cannock, Longford and Bridgtown. I've lived in Cannock for over 50 years. I've worked for local government for over 35 years as well as for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust; passionate about animal welfare, environmental concerns supporting wildlife and their habitats . If elected I will hold the council to account, scrutinise its decisions, work with the council’s partners to build a new vibrant town centre and engage with local policing to find and address the root causes of anti social behaviour.
Cannock Longford & Bridgtown Ward
Where Denise fits into things
Cannock Chase
Constituency
Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
Ward
Denise Elizabeth Gold
Candidate
Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
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
Cannock Chase