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Find your electionBack to Houghton and Sunderland SouthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Hetton (2024)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Hetton (2021)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Hetton (2016)
Labour Party· Elected
Hetton Ward
Where James fits into things
Houghton and Sunderland South
Constituency
Hetton
Ward
James Blackburn
Candidate
Hetton
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
Sunderland