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Find your electionBack to Washington and Gateshead SouthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Washington South (2024)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Washington South (2021)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Washington West Ward
Where Brandon fits into things
Washington and Gateshead South
Constituency
Washington West
Ward
Brandon Mark Feeley
Candidate
Washington West
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