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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Simon Craig Ashton
Labour Party
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David Booth
Green Party
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Brigid Mary Featherstone
Green Party
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Dot Foster
Labour Party
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Captain Loogie
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party
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Nigel Paul Marklew
Reform UK
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Daniel James Murgatroyd
Green Party
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Mike Payne
Reform UK
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Michelle Amanda Turner
Liberal Democrats
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Andrew Grant Varley
Reform UK
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John Vaughan
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Adam David Wilkinson
Labour Party
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Simon Zonenblick
Independent
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