CouncillorWon recently
Frances Nixon
Labour councillor for Penistone East
Council: Barnsley
Term ends: 2 May 2030
Labour
Recent election history
Penistone East (2026)
Labour · 1,645 votes· Elected
Penistone West (2024)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Penistone West (2023)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Contact Information
Penistone East Ward
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Where Frances fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
Penistone East
Ward
Frances Nixon
Councillor
Penistone East
Kay Hughes
Councillor · Penistone East
Alex Burnett
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
Council
Barnsley (LC)