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Election history
West Fenham (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 1,015 votes· Elected
Contact Information
West Fenham Ward
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Where Owen fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Constituency
West Fenham
Ward
OB
Owen Burbidge
Councillor
West Fenham
Mark Mitchell
Councillor · West Fenham
PM
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