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Piers John Briggs
Conservative candidate for Cleckheaton
Active on State
New blood replacing the old, stopping the same same tired run of the mill politics I no interest in self-gain or the House of Lords gravy train I want to bring a business mind and common sense to Kirklees, which it lacks It’s time to change new views, new ideas, and a new way of thinking I'm always available and contactable not just during elections I've accomplished so much with out even been a Cllr imaging what I can do when I am Contact me any time 07762156250 or piers@techiecoms.co.uk
Previous elections
Cleckheaton (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Cleckheaton (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Cleckheaton (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Cleckheaton (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Cleckheaton Ward
Where Piers fits into things
Spen Valley
Constituency
Cleckheaton
Ward
Piers John Briggs
Candidate
Cleckheaton
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
Kirklees