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Councillor
Russell Simpson
Portsmouth Independent Party councillor for Hilsea
Council: Portsmouth
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Portsmouth Independent Party
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Address
C/o Members Services, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Hilsea Ward
Where Russell fits into things
Portsmouth North
Constituency
Hilsea
Ward
Russell Simpson
Councillor
Hilsea
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
Portsmouth (LC)