County councillors
County councillors are elected every four years and are democratically accountable to residents in their electoral division. Their overriding duty is to the whole community of Lancashire, but they have a special duty to their constituents, including those who did not vote for them.
You can search for your County Councillor at the Lancashire County Council website.
There are 5 county electoral divisions in Pendle:
Brierfield and Nelson West
County Councillor Mohammed Iqbal MBE
Nelson East
County Councillor Azhar Ali
Pendle Central
County Councillor Ash Sutcliffe
Pendle Hill
County Councillor Howard Hartley
Pendle Rural
County Councillor Mike Goulthorp and County Councillor Jenny Purcell (2 seats available)
Could you be a County Councillor?
Further information about becoming a councillor
If you require any information about standing for election, please contact Lancashire County Council by email democratic.services@lancashire.gov.uk