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Councillor Candidate
CA

Carole Ann Nissen

Green Party candidate for Howdon

Green Party

I have been involved in campaigning for equality in various capacities for many years and I am standing as a Green Party candidate because I believe the overwhelming evidence that we need to change the way we’re living if we want the planet to survive for our children and grandchildren to safely live on. I believe the Green Party has a complete, constructive and achievable set of policies that will work better than any other party’s will in achieving a fair society and ensuring the planet survives for the generations to come. I have a Master’s degree in Equal Opportunities and worked in the Arts for over 15 years, for local authorities, the Arts Council of England North East and local/regional arts organisations and before that in the popular music industry. I then retrained as a web developer and designer and now work freelance with businesses in the North East. I am committed to working within the principles of Humane Technology.

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Previous elections

Shiremoor (2024)

Green Party· Not elected

Weetslade (2023)

Green Party· Not elected

Howdon Ward

Where Carole fits into things

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Constituency

Howdon

Ward

CA

Carole Ann Nissen

Candidate

Howdon

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