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Councillor Candidate
Adrian Ford
Liberal Democrats candidate for Bargate
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Portswood (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Portswood (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Southampton, Test (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bargate Ward
Where Adrian fits into things
Southampton Itchen
Constituency
Bargate
Ward
Adrian Ford
Candidate
Bargate
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
Southampton