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John Leech
Liberal Democrats candidate for Didsbury West
Previous elections
Didsbury West (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Manchester, Withington (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Didsbury West (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Manchester, Withington (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Didsbury West (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Manchester, Withington (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Manchester, Withington (2010)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Didsbury West Ward
Where John fits into things
Manchester Withington
Constituency
Didsbury West
Ward
John Leech
Candidate
Didsbury 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