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Yubi Ayub
Labour councillor for Wakefield East
Term started: 7 May 2026
Labour
Election history
Wakefield East (2026)
Labour · 1,241 votes· Elected
Wakefield East (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Wakefield East Ward
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Where Yubi fits into things
Wakefield and Rothwell
Constituency
Wakefield East
Ward
Yubi Ayub
Councillor
Wakefield East
SP
Steve Parker
Councillor · Wakefield East
WB
Wayne Beddoes
Councillor · Wakefield East
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