Bitterne Park
Ward Spokesperson
Carol Lloyd
Carol lives in Itchen.
Her principal interests are in the quality of Social Care, especially for the elderly, individual rights, racial equality and tolerance, reform of the justice system, and a compassionate approach to refugees.
As a councillor she would be keen to promote local jobs through tourism, road safety and the provision of affordable housing.
Contact: bitterne.park@sotonld.org.uk
Campaigners
Robbie Robinson
Robbie lives in Bitterne Park and is the founder editor of Bitterne Park Focus.
Arnold Edwin 'Robbie' Robinson is a retired electronics engineer and HGV lorry driver. Robbie is currently chair of Southampton's Pensioners' Forum and is an active member of a number of community groups, like the Slink steering group and the NHS's public patients input group.
Robbie's main aim is to improve the facilities provided for young people in the area. Having campaigned for years for a better Community Centre in Townhill Park he now wants the Council to encourage better use of the Centre.
He is an active campaigner on local issues and has a special interest in the welfare of older people.
Bitterne Park Focus
Ward Information
Bitterne Park ward covers the areas of Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor and parts of Bitterne and Townhill Park. It has a population of around 13,500 and neighbouring wards are Portswood, Swaythling, Harefield and Peartree.
Bitterne Park is bounded by the River Itchen and it is possible to walk along it from Cobden Bridge to Mansbridge. There are many parks, open spaces and play areas such as Riverside Park, Bitterne Manor, Deep Dene, Ozier Road, Meggeson Avenue and Woodmill.
There is a district shopping area with a variety of national and independent shops.
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Other Areas
Southampton Itchen Parliamentary Constituency - Bargate Ward - Bitterne Ward - Bitterne Park Ward - Harefield Ward - Peartree Ward - Sholing Ward - Woolston Ward
Southampton Test Parliamentary Constituency - Bevois Ward - Coxford Ward - Freemantle Ward - Millbrook Ward - Portswood Ward - Redbridge Ward - Shirley Ward
Romsey & Southampton North Parliamentary Constituency - Bassett Ward - Swaythling Ward