Back to Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Previous CandidateChange Maker
Jude Browne
Liberal Democrats candidate for Heaton
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
South Jesmond (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Heaton Ward
Where Jude fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Constituency
Heaton
Ward
Jude Browne
Candidate
Heaton
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