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Councillor Candidate
Michael William Winstanley

Michael William Winstanley

Conservative candidate for Orrell

Conservative
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Previous elections

Leigh and Atherton (2024)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Orrell (2024)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Orrell (2023)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Orrell (2022)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Orrell (2021)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Orrell (2016)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Wigan (2010)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Orrell Ward

Where Michael fits into things

Makerfield

Constituency

Orrell

Ward

Michael William Winstanley

Michael William Winstanley

Candidate

Orrell

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