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Steve Hammond
Liberal Democrats candidate for Bridgemary
STEVE HAMMOND has been the Councillor for Bridgemary North since 2017. He lives within the Bridgemary North Ward and is married with two adult children and one grandchild. A Gosport resident since 1962 Steve worked in the telecommunications sector and is now retired. Steve is a member of St. Mary’s junior sailing club where he teaches 9-15 year old children to sail. He is also a member of the Lords Taverners where he has helped disabled children play table cricket. Steve also hosts 10 Facebook business pages where local firms can promote their businesses for free.
Previous elections
Bridgemary (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Bridgemary North (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Bridgemary (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bridgemary North (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Bridgemary (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bridgemary Ward
Where Steve fits into things
Gosport
Constituency
Bridgemary
Ward
Steve Hammond
Candidate
Bridgemary
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