Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Tom Hunt
Labour candidate for Walkley
I live in Upperthorpe and have lived in Walkley ward for 15 years. It’s where my friends and family live. This is my home. I work at Sheffield University and I volunteer in the local community. I’m the Chair of Trustees at Zest, the local charity that runs Upperthorpe healthy living centre, providing employment and training services and kids activities. I know the problems we face locally and I’m standing for election because I want to help fix them.
Previous elections
Walkley (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Walkley Ward
Where Tom fits into things
Sheffield Central
Constituency
Walkley
Ward
Tom Hunt
Candidate
Walkley
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