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Councillor
James Gartside
Conservative councillor for Norden
Council: Rochdale
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Conservative
MessageContact Information
Role
Shadow Portfolio Holder For Children's Services And Education
Address
19 Falcon Close, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7RY
Norden Ward
Where James fits into things
Heywood and Middleton North
Constituency
Norden
Ward
James Gartside
Councillor
Norden
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
Rochdale (LC)