🗳️
Find your electionBack to PrestonLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Councillor Candidate
CC
Claire Craven
Liberal Democrats candidate for Garrison
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Garrison (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Garrison (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Preston Central West (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Cadley (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Cadley (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Preston Central West (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Greyfriars (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Garrison Ward
Where Claire fits into things
Preston
Constituency
Garrison
Ward
CC
Claire Craven
Candidate
Garrison
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
Preston