Recent election history
Whiteleas (2026)
Reform UK · 1,159 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Leader of the Council, Chair Health and Wellbeing BoardCouncil Leader
Whiteleas Ward
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Where Paul fits into things
South Shields
Constituency
Whiteleas
Ward
PM
Paul Mackings
Councillor
Whiteleas
CT
Chris Turnbull
Councillor · Whiteleas
SW
Stan Wildhirt
Councillor · Whiteleas
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
South Tyneside (LC)