Recent election history
Ryhope (2026)
Reform UK · 1,549 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Business Housing and Regeneration Portfolio Holder
Phone 2
7423751399Ryhope Ward
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Where James fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Ryhope
Ward
James Jackson
Councillor
Ryhope
Sharon Surtees
Councillor · Ryhope
Pamela Taylor
Councillor · Ryhope
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 (LC)