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Councillor Candidate
Poppy Simister-Thomas
Conservative candidate for Newnham
Conservative
Previous elections
Newnham (2025)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
South Norfolk (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Mapesbury (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Newnham Ward
Where Poppy fits into things
Cambridge
Constituency
Newnham
Ward
Poppy Simister-Thomas
Candidate
Newnham
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
Cambridge