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Wendy Barbara Taylor
Liberal Democrats candidate for Dene & South Gosforth
Previous elections
Dene & South Gosforth (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Newcastle upon Tyne East (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dene & South Gosforth (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Newcastle upon Tyne East (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dene (2016)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Newcastle upon Tyne East (2015)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Newcastle upon Tyne East (2010)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Dene & South Gosforth Ward
Where Wendy fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
Dene & South Gosforth
Ward
Wendy Barbara Taylor
Candidate
Dene & South 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