The council consists of 12 councillors (sometimes called ‘Members’ of the council).
Councillors are local residents, who carry out a democratic role to represent other members of their community. They are not paid for this work, although they are entitled to a small allowance.
Elections for councillors take place every four years: the next election will be in 2022. On occasion, if there is no successful candidate, or if a councillor becomes disqualified or has to step down, the council can co-opt another councillor in order to make up the number. For QPCC elections, the Queen’s Park ward is divided into four zones, with three councillor positions in each.
You can contact a councillor using the details below.
YOUR COUNCILLORS
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Brian NicholasWorking groups and committees:
Grants Panel, Human Resources CommitteeRepresents the council: C4A Champion
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Emma Sweeney
Working groups and committees:
Grants panel, Human Resources Committee -
Gill Fitzhugh Chair
Working groups and committees: Forward Planning, Public and Community Arts, Air Quality, Environment and Open Spaces, Human Resources Committee
Represents the council: Harrow Road Champion, working with Queen’s Park Hall, Harrow Road retailers, Canal Terrace design guide, canal boat and community garden project.
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John Mcardle Vice-Chair
Working groups and committees:
Planning, Forward Planning, Events, Appeals Committee -
Leslie Barson
Working groups and committees:
Human Resources Committee -
Orrel Lawrence
Working groups and committees:
Events, Appeals Committee -
Ray Lancashire
Working groups and committees:
Air Quality, Appeals Committee -
Ryan Dalton
Working groups and committees:
Children and Young People, Events, The Voice, Grants Panel, Appeals Committee -
Stella Wilson
Working groups and committees:
Children and Young People, Appeals Committee -
Susanna Rustin
Working groups and committees:
Environment and Open Spaces, The Voice, Forward Planning, Human Resources Committee
YOUR OFFICERS
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Cllr John McArdle Proper Officer and Responsible Officer (Cover)
Working hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Contact John for: anything to do with around how council works, finances, policies and procedures
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Lindsey Brown Community Officer
Working hours:
Usually Mondays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysContact Lindsey for: anything to do around events, grants, communications, volunteering, community ideas and initiatives