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John Edward Rossington
Liberal Democrats candidate for Dewsbury South
John Rossington has lived in Dewsbury for 15 years He has recently retired as Manager of a service which helped people address their alcohol or drug addiction Previously he ran a service helping people sleeping rough to turn their lives around. John is keen to use his experience to help provide opportunities for those marginalised by society to lead more enriched lives to the benefit of both the individual and the community in which they live.
Previous elections
Dewsbury and Batley (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dewsbury West (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dewsbury West (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dewsbury West (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dewsbury West (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dewsbury (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Kirkburton (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dewsbury South Ward
Where John fits into things
Dewsbury and Batley
Constituency
Dewsbury South
Ward
John Edward Rossington
Candidate
Dewsbury South
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