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Councillor
Rachel Speak
Liberal Democrats councillor for Knottingley
Council: Wakefield
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Phone
07787 844703Address
C/O County Hall, Bond Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QW
Knottingley Ward
Where Rachel fits into things
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Constituency
Knottingley
Ward
Rachel Speak
Councillor
Knottingley
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)