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Sophie-Jane Williams
Green Party candidate for Whiteleas
I am proud to stand for Green Party and stand for what I believe in. I have lived in South Tyneside since birth with a family who has lived here for many generations. I have seen the effects of climate change and seen the problems caused by a lack of funding for things like hospitals and education facilities. As a 22 year old, I want to be a voice for everyone, for the generations older than me who have lived here for years and the generations yet to come, to create a viable future for South Tyneside. A vote for Green is a vote for the things that really matter.
Previous elections
Whiteleas (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Whiteleas (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Harton (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Whiteleas Ward
Where Sophie-Jane fits into things
South Shields
Constituency
Whiteleas
Ward
Sophie-Jane Williams
Candidate
Whiteleas
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