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CouncillorWon recently
JA
James Andrew Cook
Reform UK councillor for Elland
Term started: 7 May 2026
Reform UK
Election history
Elland (2026)
Reform UK · 1,357 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Elland Ward
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Where James fits into things
Calder Valley
Constituency
Elland
Ward
JA
James Andrew Cook
Councillor
Elland
PJ
Peter John Hunt
Councillor · Elland
NH
Nigel Hatfield
Councillor · Elland
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