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Find your electionBack to WiganLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Standish with Langtree (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Worsley Mesnes (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Worsley Mesnes (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Douglas (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Aspull, New Springs & Whelley Ward
Where Donald fits into things
Wigan
Constituency
Aspull, New Springs & Whelley
Ward
DJ
Donald John MacNamara
Candidate
Aspull, New Springs & Whelley
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