Dave Waghorn
Green Party candidate for West End South
Dave has lived in West End/Eastleigh Borough for over 20 years. He is a hardworking, community-minded candidate who has worked for the NHS since 2002 as a senior software engineer for University Hospital Southampton. He has served on the board of a number of local charities and chaired Eastleigh Green Party. Dave is the proud father of two (almost) grown-up boys and is passionate about building a sustainable, inclusive, and hope-filled society for them and future generations. He is also a musician, a YouTube content creator and has a keen interest in local history and heritage.
Previous elections
West End South (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Where Dave fits into things
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
Eastleigh