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Alex Burnett
Labour councillor for Penistone East
Term started: 7 May 2026
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Election history
Penistone East (2026)
Labour · 2,040 votes· Elected
Penistone East (2023)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Penistone East (2021)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Penistone East Ward
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Where Alex fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
Penistone East
Ward
Alex Burnett
Councillor
Penistone East
Frances Nixon
Councillor · Penistone East
KH
Kay Hughes
Councillor · Penistone East
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