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Councillor Candidate
Mark Mitchell
Liberal Democrats candidate for West Fenham
Active on State
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
West Fenham (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
West Fenham Ward
Where Mark fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Constituency
West Fenham
Ward
Mark Mitchell
Candidate
West Fenham
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