Stefan Long
Labour councillor for Rushmere
Council: Ipswich
Term started: 7 May 2026
My name is Stefan Long. I was born in Ipswich and have lived here my whole life. At age 16 I started an engineering apprenticeship at the Port of Felixstowe and have worked there since. From 2014 to 2020 I was a senior shop steward for Unite the union. I was elected to this role by my colleagues to represent their views and opinions on current events within the workplace and feedback to them about ongoing issues or updates on policy. If elected as your local councillor my promise to you is simple. I will listen and engage with the local community. I will take on board your views and represent them where appropriate. I will keep you updated on proposed changes and explain to the best of my ability how and why decisions were made. This is our town and residents within it deserve to have a voice and be heard.
Election history
Rushmere (2026)
Labour · 1,031 votes· Elected
Rushmere (2022)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
St Margaret's and Westgate (2021)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
St Margaret's (2021)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Rushmere Ward
Where Stefan fits into things
Ipswich
Constituency
Rushmere
Ward
Stefan Long
Councillor
Rushmere
Kelvin Cracknell
Councillor · Rushmere
Alasdair Ross
Councillor · Rushmere
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
Ipswich (LC)