Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Emma Carolyn Van der Burg
Green Party candidate for Haydock
St Helens Green Party Membership Officer Lived in the area for 20 years Keen to improve quality of life for residents of Blackbrook Always here to listen and respond to residents Trained volunteer at Haydock Hedgehog Helpers Sankey Valley Park fan and litter picker Working on improving parks and play areas Don’t be ignored any longer! I am here for you all year round #CleanUpStHelens
Previous elections
Blackbrook (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Blackbrook (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Haydock Ward
Where Emma fits into things
St Helens North
Constituency
Haydock
Ward
Emma Carolyn Van der Burg
Candidate
Haydock
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
St. Helens