Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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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
West Ecclesfield Ward
Where Matt fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
West Ecclesfield
Ward
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