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Victoria Louise Anderson
Liberal Democrats candidate for Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Vicky Anderson is the Liberal Democrat candidate for Blaydon and Consett. She was elected as a local Liberal Democrat Councillor in Gateshead for Dunston Hill and Whickham East in May 2019, winning against Labour. Local to the North East, Vicky is passionate about the region where she grew up and the wealth of talent and ambition it has to offer. Vicky also believes strongly in creating a fair, open and accepting society for all, and is a passionate advocate and campaigner for equality, LGBTQ+ and women’s rights.
Previous elections
Blaydon and Consett (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dunston Hill and Whickham East (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Blaydon (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dunston Hill and Whickham East (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Saltwell (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Ward
Where Victoria fits into things
Blaydon and Consett
Constituency
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Ward
Victoria Louise Anderson
Candidate
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
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