Tomorrow is your opportunity to have your say in how Gosport and Fareham are run.
You have a choice: to vote Conservative for strong, well-run Councils that deliver low council tax and fight hard in the interests of residents across Gosport, Stubbington, Hill Head and Lee-on-the-Solent. Or, risk it all on other parties focused on political point scoring and playing games.
Our fantastic team of Conservative candidates, more diverse and inclusive than ever before, have energy and dedication, a strong track record of getting the job done, and the determination to help the Gosport Constituency build back better, supporting local businesses, regeneration jobs and growth. I do hope you will support them.
Due to the pandemic 20 locations of local polling stations have changed so make sure you check where you are going before you vote!
Borough Candidates
Ward: Alverstoke
Candidate: Mark Hook
“In my working life I ran a successful business in Gosport High Street for 28 years and have served on the Council for 31 years, leading the Council for the last twelve. This experience gives me the knowledge to build a better future for everyone in Alverstoke and Gosport. Effectively representing residents and improving our area is so important to me. I hope you can continue to put your trust in me to represent you.”
Ward: Anglesey
Candidate: Philip Raffaelli
“As a Naval Doctor for 37 years, I grew to love Gosport and settled here with my family many years ago. I have been an Anglesey Councillor for 5 years and hope that I’ve been a strong voice for residents, representing them to the best of my ability and helping wherever I can. Gosport’s future has never been brighter and if re-elected I will do everything I can to build that better future for everyone.”
Ward: Bridgemary North
Candidate: Supriya Namdeo
“Living in Bridgemary and running a small family business gives me a chance to communicate with everyone and learn every day. I have helped my community in tough times by cooking for families and vulnerable members of the community. I am always keen to help all residents where I can. I understand the issues in our local area, am passionate and aim to work hard for Bridgemary North helping residents with my fresh ideas.”
Ward: Bridgemary South
Candidate: Kathleen Jones
“Having run a successful business in Bridgemary for over 35 years, I know the area and to me it is so important that everyone’s voice is heard. My parish of Bridgemary, where my husband’s family built the church, is of extreme importance to me and I love where I live, wanting to help those in need. Being born and bred in Gosport, it was an honour to represent our Borough as the Mayor last year.”
Ward: Brockhurst
Candidate: Pecs Uluiviti
“I am determined to use my life experiences as a veteran, as a family man and a community volunteer to be a great advocate and voice for residents in Brockhurst. My commitment to you is to get things done for our community, deliver proposals for economic benefits and improve the health and wellbeing of local residents. Ensuring that everyone is represented and heard will be at the forefront of my agenda if I am elected.”
Ward: Christchurch
Candidate: Rob Thompson
“Gosport born and bred, I have always been passionate about helping the town achieve its great potential. Christchurch is a wonderful ward, with fascinating heritage, diverse thriving businesses and community groups dedicated to helping the most vulnerable. I feel that my broad life and business experience will contribute to effective local government, facilitate the efforts of our selfless volunteers and support our industrious traders driving prosperity. I hope to have the privilege of your vote.”
Ward: Elson
Candidate: Natasha Hook
“Living in Elson for over 25 years, I understand the issues in our local area. I am passionate about ensuring everyone’s concerns are listened to and their views are represented. I believe that my drive and determination to improve Gosport as a whole, coupled with my understanding and knowledge of assisting residents through working for our local Member of Parliament will bring tremendous benefits to Elson. I hope that I can count on your support.”
Ward: Forton
Candidate: Gary Walker
“I am passionate about ensuring the residents of Forton and Gosport are heard and represented. As part of my community work, I am the Chair of Gosport Heritage Open Days, the coordinator of The Centre which assists rough sleepers, veterans and vulnerable people and the coordinator of Gosport Speedwatch to keep our roads safe. Married with two children, family is very important to me and I am keen to improve our area for all ages.”
Ward: Grange
Candidate: Maggie Morgan
“Living in Grange for over 15 years and being your ward councillor for eight years has given me an excellent perspective on Grange's diverse issues. I also believe my wealth of knowledge gained during this time will be an asset. My zeal and focus to listen to residents’ concerns, enhance the areas visibly and promote Grange's community spirit is important to me. I, therefore, hope I can count on your support on May 6th 2021.”
Ward: Hardway
Candidate: Diane Furlong
“I currently represent Hardway as Ward Councillor, with a total 9 year experience. My family is important and helping with grandchildren a priority, but Gosport is a large part of my life, having always lived here and I am always ready to listen to, support and try to help, whether as Councillor, friend, or colleague. My voting record shows I vote positively and haven’t missed any Council Boards or Meetings in the last five years.”
Ward: Hill Head
Candidate: Kay Mandry
"I was born and lived in Stubbington, then moved to Hill Head. I am a founding member and Treasurer of Crofton Youth Project the Local Youth Club, I also support Stubbington Fayre as a committee member. I am a Trustee of the Randal Cremer Trust and Chairman of the Trustees of the Hammond Memorial Trust. It has been an honour supporting and helping residents in the village community over the last few years."
Ward: Leesland
Candidate: Chris Best
“Now is the time for a change of representation in Leesland to make a positive difference. I have been based in Gosport since 1969, and believe I am well positioned to assist residents in dealing with their concerns and issues. I am passionate about ensuring everyone is listened to and your views are represented. I would be grateful for your support in the upcoming elections so I can prove what I can do for you!”
Ward: Lee East
Candidate: Graham Burgess
“My wife and I have lived in Lee on the Solent for over 40 years. I moved here with my family whilst serving in the Royal Navy where I served for 24 years both above and below the waves. I have been a Gosport Borough Councillor since 1998 but most recently worked closely with fellow Councillors, local organisations and volunteers to make LEE HUB a reality, ensuring that we do not lose our library.”
Ward: Lee West
Candidate: John Beavis
"I have been the Lee West Ward Councillor since 2008. I am pushing for greater investment into the Daedalus Enterprise Zone, I am the Gosport Member on the Police & Crime Panel and our Community Safety Champion and actively engaged in local initiatives. My record of service is such that you can be completely confident in my ability to represent your interests and get results; I am a dedicated and very conscientious Ward Councillor."
Ward: Peel Common
Candidate: Stephen Philpott
“I believe that a local councillor can make a huge difference. After 29 years representing our area, I still have the same passion, drive, and determination to improve the quality of life for the people of Peel Common and Rowner. They know that I will stand up for them, as I always have, regardless of party politics and that I will continue to do everything I can to defend our area against unwanted major developments.”
Ward: Privett
Candidate: Zoe Huggins
“Living locally all my life, I am invested and committed to a thriving, safe and greener Gosport. A strong society where communities can improve the quality of their lives, and thriving businesses create local jobs. Over the past four years as a Gosport Councillor, I have been seen as being honest, hardworking and someone who really listens. I hope I can count on your support.”
Ward: Rowner and Holbrook
Candidate: Marcus Murphy
“I’ve lived in the ward since 2000 and as such, I know the problems faced by those of us that live in Rowner & Holbrook. I strongly believe that local residents should come first and the need for Rowner & Holbrook to continue to have a strong voice in the Town Hall is paramount. If you choose to re-elect me, I will continue to represent your views to Gosport Council Officers and my fellow Councillors.”
Ward: Stubbington
Candidate: Pal Hayre
"In my 25 years of living in Stubbington, I have become a Governor at a local school, instrumental in Love Stubbington project supporting local businesses, and the President for the Crofton Lions charity. As a mother, resident and former business woman I have the experience, passion, energy and commitment to serve the local community. I understand the concerns and hopes of the local residents, and will continue to listen, engage and act on issues that matter."
Ward: Town
Candidate: Lesley Meenaghan
“I have served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force returning home to Gosport in 1995, joining Hampshire Constabulary where I retired in 2017. I will encourage Gosport and our community to fully achieve its potential. My vision for Gosport, is “Gosport the complete town”. By this I mean our town should have all the facilities needed for families & businesses to thrive and prosper, bringing the heart back into our town centre.”
County Council
Division: Bridgemary
Candidate: Stephen Philpott
“In four years as the county councillor for Bridgemary I have been able to shape and influence decisions that are making a positive difference to people’s lives. From the £11.5 million busway extension to the £35 million Stubbington Bypass; and from a new £7.9 million junior school building at Grange School to a major road safety scheme on the A32 I have been able to contribute to improving the quality of life for local residents.”
Ward: Crofton
Candidate: Pal Hayre
"In my 25 years of living in Stubbington, I have become a Governor at a local school, instrumental in Love Stubbington project supporting local businesses, and the President for the Crofton Lions charity. As a mother, resident and former business woman I have the experience, passion, energy and commitment to serve the local community. I understand the concerns and hopes of the local residents, and will continue to listen, engage and act on issues that matter."
Division: Hardway
Candidate: Patrick Bergin
“I have decades of experience to draw upon, from the military to local politics as well as many years in senior commercial management. My initial aim is to deliver better public transport and infrastructure, to support local community groups and provide better opportunities for those who may otherwise engage in less desirable activities. The opportunities for commercial growth in the area are many, as well are the issues that have remained unresolved for many years.”
Division: Lee
Candidate: Graham Burgess
“My wife and I have lived in Lee on the Solent for over 40 years. I moved here with my family whilst serving in the Royal Navy where I served for 24 years both above and below the waves. I have been a Gosport Borough Councillor since 1998 but most recently worked closely with fellow Councillors, local organisations and volunteers to make LEE HUB a reality, ensuring that we do not lose our library.”
Division: Leesland and Town
Candidate: Zoe Huggins
“Living in Gosport all my life and working over 20 years within the Education sector across the Hampshire region, I am invested and committed to a thriving, safe and greener community. A strong society where communities can improve the quality of their lives, and thriving businesses create local jobs, with good infrastructure, social care and training to ensure skills for jobs. I am seen as being honest, hardworking and someone who really listens.”
Division: Leesland and Town
Candidate: Lesley Meenaghan
“I will be a strong voice for Gosport, conducting myself with integrity, dedication and honesty. I will ensure that Gosport is given all the support available to enable our area to reach our full potential. Few and far between I am passionate about protecting our green spaces. I will challenge inequality & defend our hometown from unsympathetic development. Ensuring accessibility, I will always be visible and contactable to help residents with their issues and concerns.”
Police and Crime Commissioner
Division: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Candidate: Donna Jones
Donna has been a magistrate in Hampshire for 16 years and has a strong understanding of criminal justice. She was the first woman to lead Portsmouth County Council and wants to open new points of contact and increase police visibility.
"The additional funding the government has committed to Hampshire is an opportunity to build a police force that works for you. From improving the 101 service to giving feedback when you’ve reported a crime, I want to make Hampshire and Isle of Wight amongst the safest places to live."
Conservative councils are proven to be better run and have lower council tax, meaning more money in the pockets of hard-working families across our local area.
Make sure you get out to the ballot box tomorrow before 10 pm to vote for our future local leaders.
Kind regards,
Caroline x
