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Find your electionBack to Sheffield South EastLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Birley (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Birley (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Birley (2016)
Labour Party· Elected
Birley Ward
Where Karen fits into things
Sheffield South East
Constituency
Birley
Ward
Karen Lesley McGowan
Candidate
Birley
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