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Philip Browne
Liberal Democrats candidate for South Jesmond
Liberal Democrats have represented North Jesmond Ward for some 21 years and have built a strong reputation for taking up the issues that matter to local people, and keeping in regular touch through the Focus newsletter and through the emailed eFocus. Councillor Gerry Keating leads the team, supported by Philip Browne, with assistance from former North Jesmond councillors Peter Breakey, Catherine Walker, Ron Armstrong, Lucy Keating, Deborah Burns and Libby Dicken. Philip Browne will be offereing himslef as the Liberal Democrats candidate at the election on Thursday 5th May 2022
South Jesmond Ward
Where Philip fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
South Jesmond
Ward
Philip Browne
Candidate
South Jesmond
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