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Sowerby Bridge (2023)
Labour Party· Elected
Sowerby Bridge Ward
Where Simon fits into things
Halifax
Constituency
Sowerby Bridge
Ward
SC
Simon Craig Ashton
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