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Councillor
JW
James Watson
Independent Network councillor for Atherton North
Council: Wigan
Term ends: 4 May 2028
Independent Network
MessageContact Information
Phone
07544 533636Address
C/o Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
Atherton North Ward
Where James fits into things
Leigh and Atherton
Constituency
Atherton North
Ward
JW
James Watson
Councillor
Atherton North
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
Wigan (LC)