Feemantle 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:

Catherine Bernadette Clarke – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition

“I am the women’s representative for Unison Southampton District Branch and a school’s Unison representative. I am standing to campaign to reinstate council run youth centres in Southampton with youth workers and mental health professionals.

Councils have a statutory duty to provide youth services, but Southampton lost its youth centres through council cuts. Rules allow provision to be merged with other services. But real youth work is being lost. Southampton is the third most deprived local authority in the south east and among the top five most dangerous cities in the UK. We need councillors that base decisions on community needs.”

Katrina De Chazal – Reform UK

“I am a freelance carer and I am standing as a Reform UK Party Candidate to enable voters to have a democratic alternative in Freemantle. I believe in Reform UK’s manifesto and see it as a way out of the current quagmire. The Labour council has broken the budget and we need to bring them to account over their wasteful spending – your money! I would like to see a reduction in antisocial behaviour, making the streets safer for the children and elderly by bringing back community police officers, let’s stop and deal with crime than talk about it!”

Helen Carole Hetherton – Conservatives

“As the Conservative Candidate, Helen believes a Conservative council is the best way to keep council tax lower, to keep the streets safer by having street lights on, and getting back on track with repair of the city’s roads.”

Pam Kenny – Labour

“As a retired mental health nurse, I have enjoyed life in Southampton. I have been working hard to listen to residents about the issues in Freemantle, including anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping. If elected I will work hard with your Labour team to address this and other issues.”

Christie Marie Lambert – Labour

“As a mother of daughters, I am committed to ensuring that Southampton’s children feel safe here and that our local schools feel supported in their safeguarding efforts. If elected, I aim to address these and many other issues faced by Freemantle residents.”

Leonard George Mockett – Conservatives

“Len is a lifelong Southampton resident with experience of being city councillor for six years and chair of an education sub committee.

Len has been a school governor of several schools, including 19 years at Great Oaks Special School.

Len is now retired from the University of Southampton after 46 years, where he was a member of the University Council and Court for nine years.

He is one of the founder members of Southampton Archaeological Society.

A vote for Len will help us to try and make the roads better and to turn the street lights back on at night.”

Tom Orchard – Liberal Democrats

No comment.

Andrew Christopher Palmer – Conservatives

“As the Conservative Candidate, Andrew believes a Conservative council is the best way to keep council tax lower, to keep the streets safer by having street lights on, and getting back on track with repair of the city’s roads.”

Christopher Michael Shank – Liberal Democrats

No comment.

David Andrew Shields – Labour

“I’m proud of our achievements at Freemantle Lake Park and St Marks School. Being a Freemantle resident provides excellent insight into challenges residents face. My top priorities for action are: the environment, crime and anti-social behaviour.”

John Charles Thomas Spottiswoode – Greens

“ – A vote for £1 bus fares

– A vote for clean air

– A vote for decency and integrity in politics

Please give John Spottiswoode one of your votes on May 4.”

Tom Wintrell – Liberal Democrats

No comment.