Recent election history
Knottingley & Ferrybridge (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 1,425 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Group Leader - Liberal Democrat GroupCouncil Leader
Phone
07787 844703Knottingley & Ferrybridge Ward
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Where Rachel fits into things
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Constituency
Knottingley & Ferrybridge
Ward
Rachel Speak
Councillor
Knottingley & Ferrybridge
Adele Hayes
Councillor · Knottingley & Ferrybridge
William Garbutt
Councillor · Knottingley & Ferrybridge
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)