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Find your electionBack to Leigh and AthertonLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Winstanley (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Winstanley (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Winstanley (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Bryn (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Hindley (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Bryn (2016)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Leigh Central & Higher Folds Ward
Where Margaret fits into things
Leigh and Atherton
Constituency
Leigh Central & Higher Folds
Ward
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Margaret Mary Winstanley
Candidate
Leigh Central & Higher Folds
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
Wigan