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Tom Whatson
Green Party candidate for Walker
Newcastle Green Party have been drawing attention to climate change for years and the City Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency is a step in the right direction. Yet the scale of the climate and ecological crises facing us demand more urgent action. We have until 2030 to make the changes needed to avert the setting in motion of catastrophic climate change. We believe that now is the time for bold ideas and a change from ‘business as usual’. Newcastle Green Party would like to reimagine our city by making it more accessible, reducing inequality and raising the standard of living for everyone.
Previous elections
Walker (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Walker (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Walker Ward
Where Tom fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Constituency
Walker
Ward
Tom Whatson
Candidate
Walker
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