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Councillor
Matthew Morley
Labour councillor for Stanley and Outwood East
Council: Wakefield
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Portfolio Holder - Planning And Highways
Address
C/O County Hall, Bond Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QW
Stanley and Outwood East Ward
Where Matthew fits into things
Wakefield and Rothwell
Constituency
Stanley and Outwood East
Ward
Matthew Morley
Councillor
Stanley and Outwood East
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)