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Councillor Candidate
Matt Ward

Matt Ward

Labour candidate for Darlaston South

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Previous elections

Darlaston South (2023)

Labour Party· Elected

Blakenall (2022)

Labour Party· Not elected

Blakenall (2021)

Labour Party· Not elected

Blakenall (2016)

Labour Party· Elected

Darlaston South Ward

Where Matt fits into things

Wolverhampton South East

Constituency

Darlaston South

Ward

Matt Ward

Matt Ward

Candidate

Darlaston South

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

Wolverhampton