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Councillor Candidate
Michael Paul Graham

Michael Paul Graham

Independent candidate for Wakefield West

Independent
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Previous elections

Wakefield West (2023)

Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected

Wakefield West (2019)

Labour Party· Elected

Wakefield West (2017)

Labour Party· Elected

Wakefield West Ward

Where Michael fits into things

Wakefield and Rothwell

Constituency

Wakefield West

Ward

Michael Paul Graham

Michael Paul Graham

Candidate

Wakefield West

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

Wakefield

Michael Paul Graham - Wakefield West Candidate | State