Rob Austin
Liberal Democrats councillor for Fawdon & West Gosforth
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileFor our communities, for our city, for our future Putting community at the heart of politics Focusing on the issues that matter to the people of Newcastle Taking climate change seriously.
Previous elections
Fawdon & West Gosforth (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Kenton (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Kenton (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Kenton (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Kenton (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Kenton (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward
Where Rob fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Ward
Rob Austin
Candidate
Fawdon & West 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