Wakefield local election
Ossett 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.
15 candidates stood in the Ossett ward.
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Andy Freeman
Labour Party
1,307 votes
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Dave Evans
Labour Party
1,242 votes
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Duncan Smith
Labour Party
1,219 votes
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Luke Smith
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,000 votes
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James William Armitage
Conservative and Unionist Party
590 votes
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Samuel Jason Robinson
Green Party
478 votes
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Stephen Scott
Green Party
469 votes
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Guy Richard Thomas
Green Party
447 votes
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Timothy Woolmer
Conservative and Unionist Party
428 votes
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Tony John Homewood
Wakefield Independents
351 votes
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Leah Hayes Birdsall
Liberal Democrats
275 votes
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Christine Ellis
Social Democratic Party
151 votes
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