CouncillorWon recently
Adam Ian Thompson
Labour councillor for Backworth & Holystone
Term started: 7 May 2026
Labour
Election history
Backworth & Holystone (2026)
Labour · 1,042 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Backworth & Holystone Ward
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Where Adam fits into things
Cramlington and Killingworth
Constituency
Backworth & Holystone
Ward
Adam Ian Thompson
Councillor
Backworth & Holystone
Louise Bell
Councillor · Backworth & Holystone
Nigel Huscroft
Councillor · Backworth & Holystone
James Webster
Councillor · Backworth & Holystone
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