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Find your electionBack to IpswichLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Bridge (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Bridge (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Holywells (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Holywells (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Whitton (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Whitton (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Whitton (2016)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Alexandra Ward
Where John fits into things
Ipswich
Constituency
Alexandra
Ward
John Peter Downie
Candidate
Alexandra
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
Ipswich