Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Joan Elizabeth Davies
Labour candidate for Deansgate
I have lived on Liverpool Road since 2005 and love the opportunities it presents to live in a modern, dynamic city while developing a connection with the community around me. I was first elected as a City Centre Councillor in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. I was elected to the new Deansgate Ward in 2018. In my six years as a Councillor, I’ve concentrated on improving the ways the various city centre stakeholders operate, so that ours is a liveable city while losing none of its liveliness and energy. I’ve represented residents at Planning and Licensing hearings, not to stall development, but ensure that we can all work together.
Previous elections
Deansgate (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Deansgate (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
City Centre (2016)
Labour Party· Elected
Deansgate Ward
Where Joan fits into things
Manchester Central
Constituency
Deansgate
Ward
Joan Elizabeth Davies
Candidate
Deansgate
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
Manchester