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Councillor
James Higginbottom
Labour councillor for Wombwell
Council: Barnsley
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Cabinet Spokesperson - Environment And Highways
Address
PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG
Wombwell Ward
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Where James fits into things
Barnsley South
Constituency
Wombwell
Ward
James Higginbottom
Councillor
Wombwell
Robert Frost
Councillor · Wombwell
Brenda Eastwood
Councillor · Wombwell
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
Barnsley (LC)