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Find your electionBack to Manchester CentralLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Hollinwood (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Saddleworth South (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
St Mary's (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Failsworth West Ward
Where Roger fits into things
Manchester Central
Constituency
Failsworth West
Ward
RB
Roger Blackmore
Candidate
Failsworth West
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