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Emma Lilian Vinton
Liberal Democrats candidate for Longbenton & Benton
Emma is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and Medical Writer who is passionate about solving the issues that matter the most to you. These include stopping cuts to disability benefits, limiting the number of DWP PIP reviews, improving transport links and increasing staff numbers in the NHS, especially in high target areas such as mental health. Vote now for a fairer Britain.
Previous elections
Killingworth (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Longbenton & Benton Ward
Where Emma fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
Longbenton & Benton
Ward
Emma Lilian Vinton
Candidate
Longbenton & Benton
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