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Liz Smaje
Conservative councillor for Birstall and Birkenshaw
Term started: 7 May 2026
Conservative
Election history
Birstall and Birkenshaw (2026)
Conservative · 2,202 votes· Elected
Birstall and Birkenshaw (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Birstall and Birkenshaw (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Birstall and Birkenshaw Ward
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Where Liz fits into things
Spen Valley
Constituency
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Ward
Liz Smaje
Councillor
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Joshua Connor Sheard
Councillor · Birstall and Birkenshaw
Philip Anthony James
Councillor · Birstall and Birkenshaw
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