Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Budshead (2024)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Budshead (2023)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Stoke (2022)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Stoke (2021)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Ham (2019)
Socialist Alternative· Not elected
Southway (2018)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Southway (2016)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Efford and Lipson Ward
Where Nik fits into things
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Constituency
Efford and Lipson
Ward
Nik Brookson
Candidate
Efford and Lipson
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
Plymouth