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Stephen James Long
Liberal Democrats candidate for Heckmondwike
I'm a Yorkshire family man who is an electrician by trade. I've seen first hand how the current cost of living crisis is affecting hardworking households. That's why I'm passionate about the Liberal Democrat campaign to make school uniforms more affordable. Please sign our petition using the link below: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/641227 Now more than ever it is important that local services are protected and that the Labour administration in Huddersfield is held to account.
Previous elections
Mirfield (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Batley East (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Batley West (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Batley West (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Batley West (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Heckmondwike Ward
Where Stephen fits into things
Spen Valley
Constituency
Heckmondwike
Ward
Stephen James Long
Candidate
Heckmondwike
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