Previous elections
Dunston Hill and Whickham East (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Blaydon (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Crawcrook and Greenside (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Winlaton and High Spen (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Where Amelia fits into things
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
Gateshead