Jo Newing

Labour councillor for Old Town

This candidate was elected.

Labour

Jo Newing worked as a Nurse at Barnsley Hospital. She has since worked with homeless and vulnerable people, and most recently with Barnsley CAMHs, supporting neurodivergent young people. She is an experienced councillor who has served Old Town for eight years. Jo is also a member of the Humanist Society and Greenpeace.

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Previous elections

Old Town (2023)

Labour Party· Elected

Old Town (2019)

Labour Party· Elected

Old Town (2018)

Labour Party· Elected

Penistone West (2018)

Labour Party· Not elected

Old Town Ward

Where Jo fits into things

Barnsley North

Constituency

Old Town

Ward

Jo Newing

Candidate

Old Town

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

Attend local council surgeries
Write or email about local issues
Attend public council meetings
Join local community groups

Council

Barnsley