Misty Burgess
Green Party councillor for Banister & Polygon
Council: Southampton
Term ends: 2 May 2030
I first fell in love with Southampton as a student, and since moving back here, I've become aware of just how much potential this city has. Banister & Polygon is at its heart, but is being let down by substandard, overpriced housing, rubbish lining the streets, and the council's failure to think holistically about travel around the city. As a proud trans woman, I have a history of fighting and advocating for my siblings in the LGBTQ+ community. I am standing as a council candidate to take that same energy and fight for every member of this ward and city
Recent election history
Banister & Polygon (2026)
Green Party · 1,183 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Where Misty fits into things
Constituency
Misty Burgess
Councillor
Banister & Polygon
Pat Evemy
Councillor · Banister & Polygon
Vivienne Windle
Councillor · Banister & Polygon
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 (LC)