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Councillor Candidate
EM

Edward Malcolm

Labour candidate for Simonside and Rekendyke

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Previous elections

Simonside and Rekendyke (2024)

Labour Party· Not elected

Simonside and Rekendyke (2021)

Labour Party· Elected

Simonside and Rekendyke (2016)

Labour Party· Elected

Simonside and Rekendyke Ward

Where Edward fits into things

South Shields

Constituency

Simonside and Rekendyke

Ward

EM

Edward Malcolm

Candidate

Simonside and Rekendyke

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

South Tyneside

Edward Malcolm - Simonside and Rekendyke Candidate | State