Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Leyland South (2025)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
St Helens North (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Burscough Bridge & Rufford (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Burscough Bridge & Rufford (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Skelmersdale South (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Leyland South (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Skelmersdale South (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Leyland South (2017)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Up Holland Ward
Where Jayne fits into things
West Lancashire
Constituency
Up Holland
Ward
Jayne Louise Rear
Candidate
Up Holland
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
West Lancashire