David Burford Cook

Labour candidate for Chapel

Labour

Dave Cook is a retired Lecturer in Medical Science, and a former School Governor. He served as a Councillor for the Lemington ward for 12 years, and has lived in the Outer West for over 50 years so knows what it takes to be a councillor and local champion. Although not born in Newcastle, he is an adopted Geordie with a Geordie family. Dave is President of a Local Cricket Club, and an administrator in the local cricket league. He has a keen interest and involvement with grass-roots sport, having played football and hockey with local teams when younger. After retirement he continued as a hockey umpire.

Where David fits into things

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Constituency

Chapel

Ward

David Burford Cook

Candidate

Chapel

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

Newcastle upon Tyne