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Find your electionBack to Southampton TestLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Coxford (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coxford (2023)
Liberal Democrats
Shirley (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Shirley (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coxford Ward
Where Peter fits into things
Southampton Test
Constituency
Coxford
Ward
Peter Graham Galton
Candidate
Coxford
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