Recent election history
Wakefield Rural (2026)
Reform UK · 2,467 votes· Elected
Wakefield East (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Contact Information
Wakefield Rural Ward
Hover over map to see different wards
Where Ansar fits into things
Ossett and Denby Dale
Constituency
Wakefield Rural
Ward
Ansar Hayat
Councillor
Wakefield Rural
Rebecca Webster
Councillor · Wakefield Rural
James Johnston
Councillor · Wakefield Rural
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
Wakefield (LC)