Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Ben Russell
Green Party candidate for Whiteley and Shedfield
I'm excited to be your Green Party candidate, and as a councillor would: - Ensure the council works in the interest of people and planet - Involve residents & small businesses in decision-making and planning - Begin returning assets back into the hands of the local community It's important to me that our councillors don't just work when they're up for election, and that they're involved and integrated with the community in which they live. More Green voices on our councils is the best chance we have for a hopeful future!
Whiteley and Shedfield Ward
Where Ben fits into things
Hamble Valley
Constituency
Whiteley and Shedfield
Ward
Ben Russell
Candidate
Whiteley and Shedfield
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
Fareham