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Councillor Candidate
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Geoffrey Michael Whiteley

Conservative candidate for Shipley

Conservative
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Previous elections

Idle and Thackley (2021)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

City (2019)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Bolton and Undercliffe (2016)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Shipley Ward

Where Geoffrey fits into things

Shipley

Constituency

Shipley

Ward

GM

Geoffrey Michael Whiteley

Candidate

Shipley

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

Bradford