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Councillor Candidate
LM
Lewis Mark David Gosling
Conservative candidate for Nelson
Conservative
Previous elections
Copnor (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Copnor (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Nelson (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Nelson Ward
Where Lewis fits into things
Portsmouth North
Constituency
Nelson
Ward
LM
Lewis Mark David Gosling
Candidate
Nelson
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