Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Sarah Peters
Green Party candidate for Ouseburn
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.
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
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