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Owen Burbidge

Liberal Democrats councillor for West Fenham

Term started: 7 May 2026

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Election history

West Fenham (2026)

Liberal Democrats · 1,015 votes· Elected

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West Fenham Ward

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Where Owen fits into things

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Constituency

West Fenham

Ward

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Owen Burbidge

Councillor

West Fenham

Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell

Councillor · West Fenham

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P.J. Morrissey

Councillor · West Fenham

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