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Chris Weekes
Reform UK councillor for Whittlefield with Ightenhill
Term started: 7 May 2026
Reform UK
Election history
Whittlefield with Ightenhill (2026)
Reform UK · 1,017 votes· Elected
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Whittlefield with Ightenhill Ward
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Where Chris fits into things
Burnley
Constituency
Whittlefield with Ightenhill
Ward
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Chris Weekes
Councillor
Whittlefield with Ightenhill
Lee Ashworth
Councillor · Whittlefield with Ightenhill
Mike Steel
Councillor · Whittlefield with Ightenhill
Don Whitaker
Councillor · Whittlefield with Ightenhill
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