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Councillor Candidate
Tanisha Bramwell
Independent candidate for Dewsbury West
Independent
Previous elections
Dewsbury West (2024)
Independent· Elected
Dewsbury West (2021)
Independent· Not elected
Dewsbury West Ward
Where Tanisha fits into things
Dewsbury and Batley
Constituency
Dewsbury West
Ward
Tanisha Bramwell
Candidate
Dewsbury West
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