Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Hednesford Green Heath (2025)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Cannock Town (2025)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Wednesbury North (2024)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Wednesbury North (2023)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Wednesbury South (2022)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Wednesbury North (2022)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Wednesbury North (2021)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Cannock Longford & Bridgtown Ward
Where Gareth fits into things
Cannock Chase
Constituency
Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
Ward
Gareth Knox
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