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Councillor Candidate
Simon Bevis Ayre

Simon Bevis Ayre

Labour candidate for Freshwater North & Yarmouth

Labour

Originally from Teesside, I have lived and worked in London all my adult life, and in central Surbiton for more than twenty years. In a career working as a professional IT Project Manager for inner London councils I specialised in Parking, Finance and Housing, followed by a period working with Unison the Public Service union. I believe strongly that in order to make the most of the power of Local Government we must ensure it is well run, professional and honest in its dealings. It must focus on local issues and put residents at the heart of all decision making.

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Previous elections

Surbiton Hill (2022)

Labour Party· Not elected

Grove (2018)

Labour Party· Not elected

Freshwater North & Yarmouth Ward

Where Simon fits into things

Isle of Wight West

Constituency

Freshwater North & Yarmouth

Ward

Simon Bevis Ayre

Simon Bevis Ayre

Candidate

Freshwater North & Yarmouth

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