Matt Dixon
Conservative candidate for West Ecclesfield
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.
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
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