Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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David Priestley
Green Party candidate for Sherbourne
David Priestley is standing again as the Green Party candidate for the Sherbourne ward on 2 May 2024. He stood for this ward in the 2023 local election, coming 3rd with 253 votes. David says: “I have been a resident of Coventry since 1997 and a Green Party member since 2014. I am a non-driver and if elected, I would work to improve public transport links, alongside cycle and pedestrian routes within the city. I will aim to improve Coventry’s green spaces for the benefit of both wildlife and people. I am also keen to promote Coventry's historic and cultural heritage.”
Previous elections
Sherbourne (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Sherbourne (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
St Michael's (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Foleshill (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Bablake (2019)
Green Party· Not elected
Foleshill (2018)
Green Party· Not elected
Foleshill (2016)
Green Party· Not elected
Sherbourne Ward
Where David fits into things
Coventry North West
Constituency
Sherbourne
Ward
David Priestley
Candidate
Sherbourne
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
Coventry