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Previous elections
Newhaven North (2025)
Reform UK· Not elected
Seaford West (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Newhaven South Ward
Where Bill fits into things
Lewes
Constituency
Newhaven South
Ward
BP
Bill Payne
Candidate
Newhaven South
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
Lewes