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Dawn Christina Kelly
Liberal Democrats candidate for Leesland & Newtown
DAWN KELLY has been a Christchurch Ward Councillor since first being elected in 2016. Dawn has lived in Gosport for most of her life and currently resides within the Christchurch Ward at 77 Kings Road, Gosport. Hailing from a Royal Naval family Dawn has travelled to many countries over the years but always returned to Gosport. A keen allotment gardener, Dawn currently serves on Gosport Council’s Community; Economic Development; and Regulatory Boards.
Previous elections
Leesland & Newtown (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Christchurch (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Christchurch (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Leesland & Newtown Ward
Where Dawn fits into things
Gosport
Constituency
Leesland & Newtown
Ward
Dawn Christina Kelly
Candidate
Leesland & Newtown
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
Gosport