Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
High Fell (2024)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
High Fell (2023)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
High Fell (2022)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
High Fell (2021)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
High Fell (2019)
Socialist Alternative· Not elected
Low Fell (2018)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
High Fell (2016)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Gateshead (2010)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
High Fell Ward
Where Elaine fits into things
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Constituency
High Fell
Ward
Elaine Brunskill
Candidate
High Fell
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