Recent election history
Pontefract North (2026)
Reform UK · 1,885 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Deputy Porfolio Holder, Strategic, Housing, Skills & Business Growth
Phone
7721812605Pontefract North Ward
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Where Craig fits into things
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Constituency
Pontefract North
Ward
Craig Smith
Councillor
Pontefract North
Jordan Bedford
Councillor · Pontefract North
Christopher Dawson
Councillor · Pontefract North
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)