Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Preston with Preston Grange (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Camperdown (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Camperdown (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Camperdown (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Chirton (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Benton (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Valley (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Tynemouth (2016)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Preston with Preston Grange Ward
Where David fits into things
Tynemouth
Constituency
Preston with Preston Grange
Ward
David Wallace Lilly
Candidate
Preston with Preston Grange
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
North Tyneside