Recent election history
Wakefield Rural (2026)
Reform UK · 2,751 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Deputy Portfolio Holder - Neighbourhood Services
Phone
7721812517Wakefield Rural Ward
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Where James fits into things
Ossett and Denby Dale
Constituency
Wakefield Rural
Ward
James Johnston
Councillor
Wakefield Rural
Rebecca Webster
Councillor · Wakefield Rural
Ansar Hayat
Councillor · Wakefield Rural
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)