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Councillor
Dawn Welsh
Liberal Democrats councillor for Low Fell
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Address
Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 1HH
Low Fell Ward
Where Dawn fits into things
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Constituency
Low Fell
Ward
Dawn Welsh
Councillor
Low Fell
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)