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Councillor Candidate
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.
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
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