Recent election history
Southwick (2026)
Reform UK · 1,357 votes· Elected
Sandhill (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Contact Information
Southwick Ward
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Where Michael fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Southwick
Ward
Michael Leadbitter
Councillor
Southwick
Jamie Scott
Councillor · Southwick
Jannine Morrow
Councillor · Southwick
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)