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Find your electionBack to Normanton and HemsworthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
Stan Bates
Unity Independents candidate for South Elmsall and South Kirkby
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Unity Independents
Previous elections
South Elmsall and South Kirkby (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
South Elmsall and South Kirkby Ward
Where Stan fits into things
Normanton and Hemsworth
Constituency
South Elmsall and South Kirkby
Ward
Stan Bates
Candidate
South Elmsall and South Kirkby
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
Wakefield