Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Preston East (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Brookfield (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Brookfield (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Lea & Larches (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Lea & Larches (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Preston Central East (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Lea & Larches (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Larches (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Tulketh (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Ribbleton Ward
Where Edward fits into things
Preston
Constituency
Ribbleton
Ward
Edward Craven
Candidate
Ribbleton
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