Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Craig Gamble Pugh
Labour candidate for East Ecclesfield
I’m committed to campaigning for social justice, for tackling climate change, and progressive solutions to the challenges of our turbulent times. I’m a student nurse, an NHS Responder, a school governor, and dad to four young children. I have spent 4 years as Co-chair of a city-wide climate change and environmental campaign charity. I am standing for election to serve my local community as a candidate of the Labour and the Co-operative parties.
Previous elections
East Ecclesfield (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Stannington (2021)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
East Ecclesfield (2019)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Crookes & Crosspool (2018)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Crookes & Crosspool (2016)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
East Ecclesfield Ward
Where Craig fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
East Ecclesfield
Ward
Craig Gamble Pugh
Candidate
East Ecclesfield
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