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There are 63 councillors in 31 wards - search by town below to find your councillor

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These are shown in alphabetical order, sorted by ward name i.e. starting with Ampthill and ending with Westoning, Flitton, and Greenfield.

You can click on your councillor's name in the first column to learn more about them, their committee positions, and contact details.

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Speaking to your councillor

All councils are led by democratically elected councillors who set the vision and direction, and represent their local community.

Councillors are responsible for making decisions on their behalf about local services and spending, including setting Council Tax.

Each councillor represents a specific area, called wards, and serves for four years.

You can contact your councillor by:

  • email
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  • post
Title Political party Committees
Bligh, David - Leighton Linslade North Liberal Democrat

Councillor Bligh sits on the following committees:
Carnell, Nigel - Leighton Linslade North Liberal Democrat

Councillor Carnell sits on the following committees:
Pughe, Kevin - Leighton Linslade North Liberal Democrat

Councillor Pughe sits on the following committees:
Holland-Lindsay, Emma - Leighton Linslade South Liberal Democrat

Councillor Holland-Lindsay sits on the following committees:
Leaman, Chris - Leighton Linslade South Liberal Democrat

Councillor Leaman sits on the following committees:
Roberts, Shaun - Leighton Linslade South Liberal Democrat

Councillor Roberts sits on the following committees:
Harvey, Victoria - Leighton Linslade West Non-Aligned Independent

Councillor Harvey sits on the following committees:
Goodchild, Russell - Leighton Linslade West Independent Group

Councillor Goodchild sits on the following committees:
Owen, Steve - Leighton Linslade West Independent Group

Councillor Owen sits on the following committee:
Stephenson, Blake - Meppershall and Shillington Conservative

Councillor Stephenson sits on the following committees:

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Becoming a councillor

About the role of a councillor

All councils are led by democratically elected councillors who set the vision and direction and represent their local community.

Central Bedfordshire Council comprises of 63 councillors.

Councillors are elected to the local council to represent their own local community, so they must either live or work in the area.

Each councillor has their own reasons for running but the role offers the chance to make a huge difference to the quality of life for people in your local area. Being an effective councillor requires both commitment and hard work. Councillors have to balance the needs and interests of residents, the political party they represent (if any) and the council.

The councillor’s role centres around community leadership and engagement, and responsibilities include:

  • representing the ward for which they are elected
  • decision-making - developing and reviewing council policy
  • scrutinising decisions taken by the councillors on the executive or cabinet
  • regulatory, quasi-judicial and statutory duties

If you are interested in becoming a councillor, then we recommend you read the guidance on the GOV.UK website.

Take a look at our Becoming a Central Bedfordshire Councillor guide (PDF), which will help you decide if you're interested in standing as a representative of your community, in the next local elections on 4 May 2023.

You can also view a video of our councillors talking about their experiences as local councillors in Central Bedfordshire.

If you do decide to stand as a candidate or if you are successfully elected then it is not expected that you will experience any problems when running of office or during your time in office. Indeed most Councillors will not experience any problems. However, we have produced some guidance for candidates and Members to help reduce any risks. These include:

More information and guidance for Members and candidates can also be found on the Local Government Association’s website.