Mark Rochell
Liberal Democrats councillor for Bembridge
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileMark 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.
Previous elections
Tipton and Wednesbury (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Lee Green (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bembridge Ward
Where Mark fits into things
Isle of Wight East
Constituency
Bembridge
Ward
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