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Find your electionBack to BasingstokeLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Popley (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Popley (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Popley (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Popley (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Basingstoke North (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Popley West (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Popley Ward
Where Michael fits into things
Basingstoke
Constituency
Popley
Ward
MB
Michael Berwick-Gooding
Candidate
Popley
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Basingstoke and Deane