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Councillor Candidate
JK

John Kershaw

Conservative candidate for Balderstone & Kirkholt

Conservative
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Previous elections

Spotland & Falinge (2022)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Balderstone and Kirkholt (2019)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Balderstone and Kirkholt (2018)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

North Middleton (2016)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Balderstone & Kirkholt Ward

Where John fits into things

Rochdale

Constituency

Balderstone & Kirkholt

Ward

JK

John Kershaw

Candidate

Balderstone & Kirkholt

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

Rochdale