Adam Wilkinson
Labour councillor for Sowerby Bridge
Council: Calderdale
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Adam Wilkinson is one of our three Labour councillors for Sowerby Bridge ward – a position he has held for 9 years. He is the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People on Calderdale Council and is a qualified teacher. He has also worked in the NHS and in the private sector, but now works as Office Manager to Holly Lynch, the Member of Parliament for Halifax, as well as carrying out his Cabinet role. He is involved with a number of local community groups and sits on the Sowerby Bridge Development Board. When he is not working he enjoys running, and has raised money for several charities in recent years.
Recent election history
Sowerby Bridge (2026)
Labour · 1,574 votes· Elected
Sowerby Bridge (2024)
Labour Party· Elected
Sowerby Bridge (2021)
Labour Party· Elected
Sowerby Bridge (2016)
Labour Party· Elected
Contact Information
Where Adam fits into things
Halifax
Constituency
Sowerby Bridge
Ward
Adam Wilkinson
Councillor
Sowerby Bridge
Mike Payne
Councillor · Sowerby Bridge
Andrew Varley
Councillor · Sowerby Bridge
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
Calderdale (LC)