Woolston has a total of 12 candidates standing from six parties.

The breakdown is three Labour, three Conservative, three Liberal Democrat, one Green, one TUSC and one Reform UK.

If no statement was received the candidate has “no comment” under their name.

You can find a list of all the candidates standing in each ward here.

Here is what the candidates are saying:

Sue Atkins – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition

“In the midst of a cost of living crisis both Tories and Labour offer nothing more than the continuation of cuts to our much needed services, while making us pay more and more for them.

TUSC is the only party offering a no-cuts alternative and demanding the return of the millions stolen by the government over the last decade – the only sustainable way to fund the services we need. I was part of the successful campaign to keep St. Mary’s Leisure Centre open and will fight to maintain and rebuild all our local services, either closed or under threat by both Tories and Labour.”

Sarah Rebecca Baillie – Conservatives

“It’s a great honour to be selected to stand to represent Weston and Woolston. I grew up in Southampton and continue to live here with my partner and children in International Way, Weston. If elected my goal will be to improve the lives of local children, fighting for more play areas and activities for families to enjoy. I also want to see improvements to our council houses, holding the council to account to make sure repairs are prioritised and our tenants have a safe place to live.”

Sue Blatchford – Labour

“I first became a councillor in 1992 and since then have supported residents with their concerns. I’m a secondary school governor and a volunteer at Southampton General Hospital. My priorities are improving our green spaces and fighting for improvements in the local area.”

Alexander Bluemel – Greens

“- A vote for £1 bus fares

– A vote for clean air

– A vote for decency and integrity in politics

Please give Alex Buemels one of your votes on May 4th.”

John Robert Charles Dennis – Liberal Democrats

No comment.

Charles John Duthie – Liberal Democrats

No comment.

Paul William Hooper – Reform UK

“A local businessman who is keen to see the city improve economically and take advantage of the freeport opportunity.”

Warwick Alexander Payne – Labour

“I care about our neighbourhood because it’s my family’s home. I’ve spent 15 years serving the local community and volunteering with groups including Friends of Weston Shore and Woolston Timebank. I love Woolston, but we can make it better, and that’s what drives me.”

Christopher Smith – Liberal Democrats

No comment.

Rob Stead – Conservatives

“It has been an enormous privilege to represent Woolston, the place I live, for the last two years. I am standing for re-election to continue to fight for a fair share of iinvestment in our roads, pavements and play areas and to ensure Weston and Woolston are no longer left behind. Outside of politics my work involves supporting the voluntary sector in seeking funding to support work with vulnerable adults and my favourite thing to do when not working is to take the dog for a long walk along Weston Shore with friends.”

Onyinyechi Victoria Ugwoeme – Labour

“I’ve lived in Southampton for over 16 years and community activism is a big part of my life. I will bring my experience working with communities to do better for Woolston. So far, we’ve discussed the important renovation plans to give Canberra Towers some love.”

George William James Wills-McCaffery – Conservatives

“I moved to Southampton as a student and now consider our

amazing city home. I’m standing for election as I want to see improvements to our high streets and investment to boost what Southampton has to offer to visitors. If elected my priority would be to revamp Victoria Road in Woolston, investing to improve the look and feel of the local high street to give business the best chance to thrive.”