Cllr Harry Sampson

Councillor Bio

Born and raised in East Kent, I live and work in Sandwich. As a young professional, my vision for Sandwich is to increase the town's prosperity and popularity whilst maintaining its heritage. I am committed to being as approachable and accessible as possible in order to make sure the voice of our local community is heard.

Previously I served as President of Winchester Student Union for 2016-17 after the completion of my studies there. During this time I promoted engagement with the local community, sought opportunities to expand our commercial viability and prioritised mental health issues. For the last two years, I have been working for a company in Discovery Park as a Publishing Manager and spend my free time getting involved in local events and projects.

As the youngest councillor I am particularly passionate about getting young people involved in not just our political process, but also in local volunteering opportunities. Our town will always need the exuberance and energy of youth to make Sandwich an even better place to live in.

Lastly, please feel free to email me about the local issues we all care about, and if you see me walking around the town I encourage you to come over and say hi!

Council Service

Joined Council: May 2019

Committee Membership: IT/Social Media Committee, Tourism Committee, Museum and Archives Committee