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Councillor Candidate
Ian Raymond Grayson

Ian Raymond Grayson

Labour candidate for Wallsend Central

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Previous elections

Wallsend Central (2024)

Labour Party· Elected

Wallsend (2023)

Labour Party· Elected

Monkseaton South (2018)

Labour Party· Not elected

Wallsend Central Ward

Where Ian fits into things

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Constituency

Wallsend Central

Ward

Ian Raymond Grayson

Ian Raymond Grayson

Candidate

Wallsend Central

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