James Lewis Higginbottom
Labour councillor for Wombwell
Term started: 7 May 2026
I’m proud to be your local Labour candidate for the Wombwell Ward. Wombwell is my home. I’ll always fight for our community’s fair share. My pledges to you: * Fair recovery from Covid * Investment in Wombwell High Street * Cleaner, Greener Wombwell * Stronger, Safer Communities * Approachable and accountable Vote Barnsley Labour on Thursday 6th May.
Election history
Wombwell (2026)
Labour · 1,514 votes· Elected
Wombwell (2024)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Wombwell (2021)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Wombwell Ward
Where James fits into things
Barnsley South
Constituency
Wombwell
Ward
James Lewis Higginbottom
Councillor
Wombwell
Andy Arnold
Councillor · Wombwell
Theresa Arnold
Councillor · Wombwell
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