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Matt Dixon

Matt Dixon

Conservative candidate for West Ecclesfield

Conservative

I am 47 years old – married with four children and one granddaughter – and have lived in Oughtibridge since 2003. For the last twenty five years I have devoted an enormous amount of time working for our communities, including: • Elected as city councillor between 1999-2003. • Representing Oughtibridge on Bradfield Parish Council between 2010-2015. • Chair of Bradfield Parish Council 2014-2015. • A Governor of Sheffield Children’s Hospital 2015-2018.

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Previous elections

Stocksbridge & Upper Don (2025)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Stocksbridge & Upper Don (2024)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Where Matt fits into things

Matt Dixon

Matt Dixon

Candidate

West 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