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Adam David Wilkinson

Labour candidate for Sowerby Bridge

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In Adam's own words

Adam Wilkinson is one of our three Labour councillors for Sowerby Bridge ward – a position he has held for 9 years.

He is the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People on Calderdale Council and is a qualified teacher. He has also worked in the NHS and in the private sector, but now works as Office Manager to Holly Lynch, the Member of Parliament for Halifax, as well as carrying out his Cabinet role.

He is involved with a number of local community groups and sits on the Sowerby Bridge Development Board. When he is not working he enjoys running, and has raised money for several charities in recent years.

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Sowerby Bridge Ward

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Where Adam fits into things

Halifax

Constituency

Sowerby Bridge

Ward

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Adam David Wilkinson

Candidate

Sowerby Bridge

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

Calderdale