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Councillor Candidate
RE

Rachel Esther Barker

Liberal Democrats candidate for Shiregreen and Brightside

Liberal Democrats
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Previous elections

Shiregreen & Brightside (2024)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Shiregreen and Brightside Ward

Where Rachel fits into things

Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Constituency

Shiregreen and Brightside

Ward

RE

Rachel Esther Barker

Candidate

Shiregreen and Brightside

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

Sheffield