Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Doc Anand
Conservative candidate for Gosforth
I came to the UK in 1978, within MBBS degree. Soon acquired and MRCGP title, did the full vocational training for general practice and stayed in one practice as a senior partner from 1983 until 2014. Worked for a decade in community radiowww.spicefm.Co.uk, wrote books on stress,.music in schools and promoted complimentary therapies. Joined the Conservative party in July 2018, stood as a candidate in Gosforth in May 2021 and got 1152 votes. I have worked every single day since then and intend to make Gosforth clean green Township with thriving business and zero tolerance to crime. Help me achieve this. Available 24/7 +447714268168
Previous elections
Gosforth (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Gosforth (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Gosforth (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Gosforth Ward
Where Doc fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
Gosforth
Ward
Doc Anand
Candidate
Gosforth
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