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Previous elections
Wigan Central (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Hindley Green (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Aspull New Springs Whelley (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Hindley Green (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Worsley Mesnes (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Ashton-in-Makerfield South Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Makerfield
Constituency
Ashton-in-Makerfield South
Ward
PJ
Paul John Chapman
Candidate
Ashton-in-Makerfield South
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