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Election history
Byker (2026)
Green Party · 1,402 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Byker Ward
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Where Hedley fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Constituency
Byker
Ward
HS
Hedley Sugar-Wells
Councillor
Byker
Nick Hartley
Councillor · Byker
JA
Jamie Anderson
Councillor · Byker
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