Recent election history
Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley (2026)
Reform UK · 1,301 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley Ward
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Where Melvyn fits into things
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Constituency
Melvyn Bird
Councillor
Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley
Michael Naughton
Councillor · Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley
Betty Barnes
Councillor · Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley
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)