James Edward Batho
Liberal Democrats councillor for St Barnabas
Council: Winchester
Term started: 7 May 2026
James Batho has been a hardworking City Councillor for many years and promises to continue his commitment to the local community on the County Council. A former teacher and youth group leader, he has lived with his family in Winchester for over 25 years.
Election history
St Barnabas (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 1,981 votes· Elected
Southampton Itchen (2024)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Not elected
St Barnabas (2022)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Elected
Badger Farm & Oliver's Battery (2021)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Not elected
Winchester Downlands (2021)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Phone
07785 111 425Address
C/o Winchester City Council, City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ
St Barnabas Ward
Where James fits into things
Winchester
Constituency
St Barnabas
Ward
James Edward Batho
Councillor
St Barnabas
Jonny Morris
Councillor · St Barnabas
Kelsie Learney
Councillor · St Barnabas
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 (LC)