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Ellen Graham
Green Party candidate for Calverley & Farsley
Green Party
Ellen has spent a total of 14 years living in Leeds and now enjoys living in Farsley. For the last few years Ellen has worked for charities supporting older people and is also passionate about the environment, women’s issues and LGBTIQA+ rights.
Previous elections
Calverley & Farsley (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Calverley & Farsley (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Calverley & Farsley (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Calverley & Farsley (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Calverley & Farsley (2019)
Green Party· Not elected
Calverley & Farsley (2018)
Green Party· Not elected
Where Ellen fits into things
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