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Councillor Candidate
Jordan James Gaskell
Independent candidate for Hindley
Independent
Independent Candidate Hindley (Wigan)
Previous elections
Hindley (2024)
Independent· Not elected
Hindley (2023)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Wakefield (2022)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Hindley (2022)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Ince (2021)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Hindley Ward
Where Jordan fits into things
Makerfield
Constituency
Hindley
Ward
Jordan James Gaskell
Candidate
Hindley
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