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Councillor
Chris Buckley
Labour councillor for Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Cabinet Member For Housing
Phone
0191433 2550Address
Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Ward
Where Chris fits into things
Blaydon and Consett
Constituency
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Ward
Chris Buckley
Councillor
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
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
Gateshead (LC)