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Councillor Candidate
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Paul Anthony Whetsone

Social Democratic Party candidate for Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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Previous elections

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill (2024)

Social Democratic Party· Not elected

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill (2023)

Social Democratic Party· Not elected

Roundhay (2021)

Social Democratic Party· Not elected

Cross Gates & Whinmoor Ward

Where Paul fits into things

Leeds East

Constituency

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Ward

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Paul Anthony Whetsone

Candidate

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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

Leeds