Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Jackie Porter
Liberal Democrats candidate for The Worthys
Jackie has stood up for residents on local councils for over 20 years. She has helped hundreds of people and works tirelessly to help our communities in The Worthys, Worthy Down, and Kings Barton to thrive. Jackie is Chairman of the Tubbs Hall, a Governor at Kings Worthy School, and a trustee of The Watercress Way.
Previous elections
The Worthys (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Itchen Valley (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Winchester (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Itchen Valley (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
The Worthys (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Winchester (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
The Worthys Ward
Where Jackie fits into things
Winchester
Constituency
The Worthys
Ward
Jackie Porter
Candidate
The Worthys
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
Winchester