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Councillor Candidate
Richard David Riley

Richard David Riley

Social Democratic Party candidate for Farnley & Wortley

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Previous elections

Farnley & Wortley (2024)

Social Democratic Party· Not elected

Bradford East (2024)

Social Democratic Party· Not elected

Bramley & Stanningley (2024)

Social Democratic Party· Not elected

Bramley & Stanningley (2023)

Social Democratic Party· Not elected

Farnley & Wortley Ward

Where Richard fits into things

Leeds South West and Morley

Constituency

Farnley & Wortley

Ward

Richard David Riley

Richard David Riley

Candidate

Farnley & Wortley

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