Wigan local election
Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North 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, and most wards are represented by more than one councillor. This council elects one-third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have 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.
5 candidates stood in the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North ward.
| Electorate | 8,990 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 9 |
| Turnout | 37% |
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Louis Andrew Beckley
Labour Party
816 votes
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Michael Thompson
Green Party
400 votes
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Judith Atherton
Conservative and Unionist Party
229 votes
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Christopher Stephen Davies
Liberal Democrats
177 votes