Recent election history
Newhaven South (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 1,105 votes· Elected
Newhaven South Ward
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Where James fits into things
Lewes
Constituency
Newhaven South
Ward
James Harrison
Councillor
Newhaven South
Jo Pettitt
Councillor · Newhaven South
Graham Amy
Councillor · 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 (LC)