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Councillor
Hilary Mitchell
Labour councillor for Wakefield West
Council: Wakefield
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Deputy Portfolio Holder - Resources
Address
C/O County Hall, Bond Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QW
Wakefield West Ward
Where Hilary fits into things
Wakefield and Rothwell
Constituency
Wakefield West
Ward
Hilary Mitchell
Councillor
Wakefield West
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
Wakefield (LC)