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Paul Daniel Whestone
Social Democratic Party candidate for Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Previous elections
Unknown (2024)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Hunslet & Riverside (2024)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Ardsley & Robin Hood (2023)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Bramley & Stanningley (2022)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Bramley & Stanningley (2021)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Leeds West (2019)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Ardsley & Robin Hood (2019)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Leeds South
Constituency
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Ward
Paul Daniel Whestone
Candidate
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
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