Calderdale local election
Sowerby Bridge ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards are represented by more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
13 candidates stood in the Sowerby Bridge ward.
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Nigel Paul Marklew
Reform UK
1,549 votes
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Dot Foster
Labour Party
1,453 votes
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Simon Craig Ashton
Labour Party
1,441 votes
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Daniel James Murgatroyd
Green Party
538 votes
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Brigid Mary Featherstone
Green Party
535 votes
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David Booth
Green Party
514 votes
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John Vaughan
Conservative and Unionist Party
413 votes
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Michelle Amanda Turner
Liberal Democrats
276 votes
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Captain Loogie
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party
246 votes
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Simon Zonenblick
Independent
123 votes