Back to South Shields
Councillor
DF
David Francis
Green Party councillor for Beacon and Bents
Council: South Tyneside
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Green Party
MessageContact Information
Role
Vice Chair Children Safeguarding and Young People Scrutiny Committee
Beacon and Bents Ward
Where David fits into things
South Shields
Constituency
Beacon and Bents
Ward
DF
David Francis
Councillor
Beacon and Bents
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)