Phil Lofts
Labour councillor for Old Town
Term started: 7 May 2026
Phil Lofts served in the Army. He is a retired Community Education Officer and Project Manager. He is an experienced councillor who has served Old Town for 10 years and whose family has been in Old Town for several generations. Phil is a member of Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, RSPB, and Barnsley Civic Trust.
Election history
Old Town (2026)
Labour · 1,391 votes· Elected
Old Town (2024)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Old Town (2021)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Old Town (2016)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Old Town Ward
Where Phil fits into things
Barnsley North
Constituency
Old Town
Ward
Phil Lofts
Councillor
Old Town
Jo Newing
Councillor · Old Town
Brandon James Green
Councillor · Old Town
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