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Find your electionBack to WiganLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Wigan Central (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Douglas Ward
Where John fits into things
Wigan
Constituency
Douglas
Ward
JP
John Peter Burley
Candidate
Douglas
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