Recent election history
Wakefield West (2026)
Reform UK · 1,733 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Phone
7721807516Wakefield West Ward
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Where Gareth fits into things
Wakefield and Rothwell
Constituency
Wakefield West
Ward
Gareth Thomas
Councillor
Wakefield West
Samantha Harvey
Councillor · Wakefield West
Paul Jackson
Councillor · Wakefield 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
Council
Wakefield (LC)