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Councillor
DS
Dave Shields
Labour councillor for Freemantle
Council: Southampton
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Labour
MessageContact Information
Address
C/o Members' Services, Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7YL
Freemantle Ward
Where Dave fits into things
Southampton Test
Constituency
Freemantle
Ward
DS
Dave Shields
Councillor
Freemantle
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 (LC)