Nicola Sumner
Labour councillor for Central
Council: Barnsley
Term started: 7 May 2026
I grew up in Hoyland Common, went to Kirk Balk School and have worked in the ward. I have seen the devastating impact the cuts have had on our community. If you place your trust in me on 14 December, I will work to help families, reduce social isolation and give older people the support they deserve. As a Mum, I want to make sure we improve the opportunities for our young people in Barnsley.
Election history
Central (2026)
Labour · 1,208 votes· Elected
Central (2024)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Rockingham (2021)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Rockingham (2017)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Central Ward
Where Nicola fits into things
Barnsley North
Constituency
Central
Ward
Nicola Sumner
Councillor
Central
Janine Moyes
Councillor · Central
Martin Joseph O'Donoghue
Councillor · Central
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)