David John Plowman
Green Party councillor for Alexandra
Active on State
Term started: 7 May 2026
David grew up in Ipswich. He is now retired and able to enjoy the best of Ipswich. He is an active member of the local community as a governor of a Ipswich Primary school, a trustee of the Phoenix Project (a mental health charity) and collecting at Portman Road for Fans Supporting FoodBanks. He is also a very happy ITFC season ticket holder. "The climate should be at the centre of all of our policies. I am excited about tackling local issues within the Alexandra ward and providing a vision for the future of Ipswich.
Election history
Alexandra (2026)
Green Party · 1,047 votes· Elected
Alexandra (2024)
Green Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Sproughton & Pinewood (2019)
Labour and Co-operative Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Belstead Brook (2017)
Labour and Co-operative Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Alexandra Ward
Where David fits into things
Ipswich
Constituency
Alexandra
Ward
David John Plowman
Councillor
Alexandra
Adam Rae
Councillor · Alexandra
Jane Riley
Councillor · Alexandra
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