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Previous elections
Wardley and Leam Lane (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Wardley and Leam Lane Ward
Where Sharron fits into things
Jarrow and Gateshead East
Constituency
Wardley and Leam Lane
Ward
SL
Sharron Louise Potts
Candidate
Wardley and Leam Lane
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
South Tyneside