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Councillor Candidate
Neil Hardman

Neil Hardman

Liberal Democrats candidate for Bowthorpe

Liberal Democrats

I have always liked to give something back to my community whenever I can. Since joining the Liberal Democrats I have been encouraged to engage in local politics, campaigning to improve my local area and the lives of fellow residents. Voter participation and engaged democracy are things I care for passionately and have worked to improve all of my adult life, particularly amongst younger voters. Whilst campaigning for Remain in the EU referendum, I spoke and took part in events motivating voters to sign up and make their voices heard and I believe that the public should be given the opportunity to have a vote on the final Brexit deal. I am also passionate about the environment, as a member of several organisations and volunteering with conservation groups. Born in Norwich, I live locally in Sewell, and work in the city centre.

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Previous elections

Mile Cross (2024)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Town Close (2021)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Town Close (2019)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Sewell (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Bowthorpe Ward

Where Neil fits into things

Norwich South

Constituency

Bowthorpe

Ward

Neil Hardman

Neil Hardman

Candidate

Bowthorpe

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

Norwich