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Councillor
Richard Forster
Labour councillor for Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Council: Wakefield
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Chair - Children And Young People Overview And Scrutiny Committee
Address
C/O County Hall, Bond Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QW
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Constituency
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Ward
Richard Forster
Councillor
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
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)