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Find your electionBack to Penistone and StocksbridgeLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Rockingham (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Rockingham (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Rockingham (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Penistone East (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Penistone East (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dodworth (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Penistone West Ward
Where Sue fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
Penistone West
Ward
SW
Sue Waters
Candidate
Penistone West
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