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Councillor Candidate
Edward Batterbury

Edward Batterbury

Labour candidate for Hilsea

Labour

Born and raised locally, lam proud to come from a family with many generations having lived in the area. My family has links to the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Ministry of Defence. I work locally in the fitness and leisure industry.

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Previous elections

Gosport (2024)

Labour Party· Not elected

Eastney and Craneswater (2024)

Labour Party· Not elected

St Thomas (2023)

Labour Party· Not elected

Hilsea Ward

Where Edward fits into things

Portsmouth North

Constituency

Hilsea

Ward

Edward Batterbury

Edward Batterbury

Candidate

Hilsea

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

Portsmouth