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Mike Fry
Labour candidate for Birchfield
Labour
I am married with 4 children, all born and educated in Widnes. I have lived in the borough at the same address for 42 years. I run my own local business, which was established in 1985 and has always had its base in Widnes. I am heavily involved in the local charity scene and I am a board member at Halton & St Helens Voluntary Community Action having been the Chair for a number of years previously.
Previous elections
Birchfield (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Birchfield (2021)
Labour Party· Elected
Birchfield (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Where Mike fits into things
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
Halton