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Councillor Candidate
Poppy Simister-Thomas

Poppy Simister-Thomas

Conservative candidate for Newnham

Conservative
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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

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

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