Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Joanne Clements
Green Party candidate for Shirley
Active on State
I have been asked to stand again for the Green Party after a large increase in the Green vote at the recent by-election. I have lived in Shirley for 30 years, and am a committed and active member of the local community through involvement with a local church, as a treasurer for a ‘Friends of ‘group and supporting research at the hospital. I am passionate about improving residents health and wellbeing, housing, employment prospects, the local environment plus strengthening local communities.
Previous elections
Coxford (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Coxford (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Millbrook (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Shirley Ward
Where Joanne fits into things
Southampton Test
Constituency
Shirley
Ward
Joanne Clements
Candidate
Shirley
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