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Find your electionBack to Sunderland CentralLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Ryhope (2023)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Ryhope Ward
Where Lindsey fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Ryhope
Ward
LM
Lindsey Mair Leonard
Candidate
Ryhope
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