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Mark Rochell

Mark Rochell

Liberal Democrats candidate for Bembridge

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In Mark's own words

Mark was born and raised in Tipton, attending Tipton Green Juniors and Alexandra High School before becoming the first in his family to attend University, studying Business Accounting at Glamorgan. Following University he moved to London where he carved out a successful career in media finance, rising to become the Finance Director of the company that produces the Great British Bake Off. It was whilst in London that Mark first became involved in politics, joining the Lib Dems in 2017 and campaigning in local and national elections.

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Bembridge Ward

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Where Mark fits into things

Isle of Wight East

Constituency

Bembridge

Ward

Mark Rochell

Mark Rochell

Candidate

Bembridge

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

Isle of Wight