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Councillor Candidate
Simon Kevin Oliver
Independent candidate for Boldon Colliery
Independent
Previous elections
Boldon Colliery (2024)
Independent· Elected
Boldon Colliery (2023)
Independent· Not elected
Boldon Colliery (2022)
Independent· Not elected
Boldon Colliery (2021)
Independent· Not elected
Boldon Colliery Ward
Where Simon fits into things
Jarrow and Gateshead East
Constituency
Boldon Colliery
Ward
Simon Kevin Oliver
Candidate
Boldon Colliery
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