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Elected councillor
Alex Burnett
Labour councillor for Penistone East
This candidate was elected.
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Previous elections
Penistone East (2023)
Labour Party· Elected
Penistone East (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
Penistone East Ward
Where Alex fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
Penistone East
Ward
Alex Burnett
Candidate
Penistone East
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
Barnsley