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Elected councillor
Frances Nixon
Labour councillor for Penistone East
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileLabour
Previous elections
Penistone West (2024)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Penistone West (2023)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Penistone East Ward
Where Frances fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
Penistone East
Ward
Frances Nixon
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