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Find your electionBack to Newcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
Mark Ridyard
Liberal Democrats candidate for Heaton
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Byker (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Byker (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Byker (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Heaton Ward
Where Mark fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Constituency
Heaton
Ward
Mark Ridyard
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