Recent election history
Birtley (2026)
Reform UK · 1,258 votes· Elected
Birtley Ward
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Where Michael served
Washington and Gateshead South
Constituency
Birtley
Ward
MR
Michael Robert Robinson
Past councillor · Changemaker
Birtley
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