Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Julia Potts
Liberal Democrats candidate for Pallion
I’ve lived in Sunderland most of my life and have raised my family here. I got involved in local politics about three years ago because I want to make a difference, improving the lives of people here. For a long time I’ve been frustrated with the lack of vision for our city. The decline in public services is an issue for many people I speak to, so I would love the opportunity to represent Millfield and Thornholme along with Niall Hodson & Andrew Wood on the local Lib Dem Focus Team, making a real difference for everyone in our community.
Pallion Ward
Where Julia fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Pallion
Ward
Julia Potts
Candidate
Pallion
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
Sunderland