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Elected councillor
Michael Henderson Leadbitter
Reform UK councillor for Southwick
This candidate was elected.
View councillor profileReform UK
Previous elections
Sandhill (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Southwick Ward
Where Michael fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Southwick
Ward
Michael Henderson Leadbitter
Candidate
Southwick
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