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Find your electionBack to Portsmouth SouthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
St Thomas (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
St Thomas Ward
Where Mark fits into things
Portsmouth South
Constituency
St Thomas
Ward
MJ
Mark Jeffery
Candidate
St Thomas
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