Bradford local election
Holme Wood & Bierley ward
This election will be 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.
You will have three votes, and can choose from 13 candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidates.
You can mark up to three candidates.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Martin Hussain Bottomley
Labour Party
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Matt Edwards
Green Party
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Nigel Guy
Labour Party
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Steve Hammond
Reform UK
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Stuart Anthony Hastings
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Celia Hickson
Green Party
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John William Jakes
Reform UK
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Shamas Khan
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Nicky Knowles
Reform UK
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Richard Duncan Lewis
Labour Party
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Iain McInnes
Green Party
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Alexander Keith Metcalfe
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Ines Linda Riach
Liberal Democrats
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