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Councillor
Gerry Barker
Conservative councillor for Wharfedale
Council: Bradford
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Conservative
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Address
23 Menston Old Lane, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7QQ
Wharfedale Ward
Where Gerry fits into things
Shipley
Constituency
Wharfedale
Ward
Gerry Barker
Councillor
Wharfedale
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
Bradford (LC)