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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
Bevois (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Bevois (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Redbridge (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Bevois Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Southampton Test
Constituency
Bevois
Ward
RA
Richard Arthur Palmer
Candidate
Bevois
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