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Find your electionBack to MakerfieldLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Orrell (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Orrell (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Orrell (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Orrell (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Standish with Langtree (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Winstanley (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Orrell Ward
Where Neil fits into things
Makerfield
Constituency
Orrell
Ward
Neil Duncan Stevenson
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