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Previous elections
Kenton (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Kenton Ward
Where Craig fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
Kenton
Ward
CM
Craig Michael Austin
Candidate
Kenton
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