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Councillor
Jo Newing
Labour councillor for Old Town
Council: Barnsley
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Cabinet Spokesperson - Place Health & Adult Social Care
Address
PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG
Old Town Ward
Where Jo fits into things
Barnsley North
Constituency
Old Town
Ward
Jo Newing
Councillor
Old Town
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)