Bassett has a total of ten candidates standing from four parties.

The breakdown is three Labour, three Conservative, three Liberal Democrat 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:

Richard Blackman – Liberal Democrats

“Richard works at the university and was elected as one of your councillors last May. He has a strong record of action in Bassett and has worked hard to help residents with their issues and concerns. Richard is fighting to reduce inequality in the city and is pressing the council to improve its environmental policies.”

Sam Philip Chapman – Liberal Democrats

“Sam has lived in Bassett most of his life and now lives here with his wife Kathryn and their two children. Sam works for the NHS and is passionate about investing in the Sports Centre, improving public transport, and making Southampton a destination city. He is also involved with the local Scouts.”

Lawrence James Murray Coomber – Labour

“I’ve been involved in politics my entire life, from being a Youth Councillor to a Member of Youth Parliament, meaning I know how important it is to solve local issues that matter to people. If elected I promise to make a tangible positive change for everyone living in Southampton.”

Philip Edward Crook – Reform UK

“Served in the Army with the Royal Engineers for 33 years on global operations. Educated at St Georges School Swaythling, Richard Taunton College Southampton and RMA Sandhurst. Retired 2006 as a Lieutenant Colonel then involved in business. A busy grandfather, writing, supporting Saints and engaging in politics. Married and lives in Bassett his family home since 1969. We need actions not words to deal with the road congestion, HMOs, stop the council wasting your money, getting the sports centre work started, better police presence and to improve the city’s economy the key driver for better services.”

John Michael Hannides – Conservatives

No comment.

Neil Sahota – Conservatives

No comment.

Sachin David Singh Thorogood – Labour

“I’ve lived, studied and worked in Southampton for the last three years, and I’ve been lucky to experience everything Southampton has to offer. If I am elected I will be committed to supporting people in our community and delivering on Labour’s commitments of an affordable, green and safe city.”

Spiros Vassiliou – Conservatives

No comment.

Robert David Wiltshire – Labour

“I’ve had the great pleasure of living in Southampton for the last three years. So, if elected, I’d love to continue the growth and protection of natural beauty I’ve been able to experience in our city, which I see as an important, and unique strength of Southampton.”

Sarah Louise Wood – Liberal Democrats

“Sarah has lived in Bassett for over 30 years and has always worked hard to improve our community. Her three children all went to Hollybrook School. Sarah is a chartered civil engineer specialising in bridges. She is committed to improving roads and pavements across Bassett and enhancing our local green spaces.”