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Councillor Candidate
Christopher Thomas Howden
Liberal Democrats candidate for Beeston & Holbeck
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Featherstone (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Arthur's Hill (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Beeston & Holbeck Ward
Where Christopher fits into things
Leeds South
Constituency
Beeston & Holbeck
Ward
Christopher Thomas Howden
Candidate
Beeston & Holbeck
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