CouncillorWon recently
Penny Ashton
Reform UK councillor for Crofton, Ryhill & Walton
Council: Wakefield
Term ends: 2 May 2030
Reform UK
Recent election history
Crofton, Ryhill & Walton (2026)
Reform UK · 2,447 votes· Elected
Hemsworth (2016)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Contact Information
Crofton, Ryhill & Walton Ward
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Where Penny fits into things
Normanton and Hemsworth
Constituency
Penny Ashton
Councillor
Crofton, Ryhill & Walton
Bev Watkins
Councillor · Crofton, Ryhill & Walton
Steve Ashton
Councillor · Crofton, Ryhill & Walton
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)