Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Ince (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Ince (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Ince (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Ince (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Winstanley (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Shevington with Lower Ground (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Aspull New Springs Whelley (2016)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Wigan West Ward
Where Allan fits into things
Wigan
Constituency
Wigan West
Ward
Allan Atherton
Candidate
Wigan 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
Wigan