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Gareth Oakes
Reform UK councillor for Rural West
Term started: 7 May 2026
Reform UK
Election history
Rural West (2026)
Reform UK · 1,191 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Rural West Ward
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Where Gareth fits into things
West Lancashire
Constituency
Rural West
Ward
Gareth Oakes
Councillor
Rural West
Alexander Blundell
Councillor · Rural West
Jane Marshall
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Marilyn Westley
Councillor · Rural West
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