Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Margot Julia Power
Liberal Democrats candidate for Alresford and Itchen Valley
Margot has lived in Alresford for 32 years and has been a local councillor for over 20. Margot cares deeply about Alresford and the Itchen Valley, working hard to help our communities thrive. She volunteers as an invertebrate sampler in our beautiful chalk streams and has been pressing Southern Water to protect our rivers.
Previous elections
Alresford & Itchen Valley (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Alresford & Itchen Valley (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Alresford & Itchen Valley (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Alresford and Itchen Valley Ward
Where Margot fits into things
Winchester
Constituency
Alresford and Itchen Valley
Ward
Margot Julia Power
Candidate
Alresford and Itchen Valley
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