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Councillor Candidate
Sarah Peters

Sarah Peters

Green Party candidate for Ouseburn

Green Party

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Sarah Peters is standing as the Green Party candidate in the upcoming South Jesmond by-election on Thursday, August 14. Sarah is a local resident with a strong record of community action. She's passionate about social justice, the climate, and making sure South Jesmond's voice is heard loud and clear in the council chamber.

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Previous elections

South Jesmond (2025)

Green Party· Elected

Newcastle upon Tyne North (2024)

Green Party· Not elected

South Jesmond (2024)

Green Party· Not elected

Ouseburn Ward

Where Sarah fits into things

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Constituency

Ouseburn

Ward

Sarah Peters

Sarah Peters

Candidate

Ouseburn

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