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Councillor Candidate
PJ

Paul James Alderson

Conservative candidate for Guiseley & Rawdon

Conservative
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Previous elections

Guiseley & Rawdon (2024)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Guiseley & Rawdon (2021)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Guiseley & Rawdon Ward

Where Paul fits into things

Leeds North West

Constituency

Guiseley & Rawdon

Ward

PJ

Paul James Alderson

Candidate

Guiseley & Rawdon

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