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Previous elections
Wigan West (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Orrell (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Orrell (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Atherton (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Atherton (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor Ward
Where Marjorie fits into things
Wigan
Constituency
Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor
Ward
Marjorie Clayton
Candidate
Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor
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