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Find your electionBack to Colne ValleyLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
David Ridgway
Liberal Democrats candidate for Lindley
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Ashbrow (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Barnsley Central (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Colne Valley (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Barnsley Central (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Lindley Ward
Where David fits into things
Colne Valley
Constituency
Lindley
Ward
David Ridgway
Candidate
Lindley
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
Kirklees