Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Julia Ann Laursen
Green Party candidate for Central Rural
Since I came second in the last county elections in 2021, I have continued to support residents in Arreton, Rookley, Godshill and Merstone and as a parish councillor for Chillerton. I am ready to serve you on the Isle of Wight Council alongside a strong team of Greens at County Hall. Despite growing up in a Conservative household, I always felt myself to be a guardian of the voiceless with strong environmental values. As a life coach and therapist, I work with a wide variety of people. Working together for the greater good is my motivation for standing for local council, regardless of political beliefs.
Previous elections
Central Rural (2025)
Green Party· Not elected
Central Rural (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Central Rural Ward
Where Julia fits into things
Isle of Wight West
Constituency
Central Rural
Ward
Julia Ann Laursen
Candidate
Central Rural
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