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Councillor
EG
Earnest Gibson
Labour councillor for Whiteleas
Council: South Tyneside
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Lead Member for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change
Phone
7765079173Whiteleas Ward
Where Earnest fits into things
South Shields
Constituency
Whiteleas
Ward
EG
Earnest Gibson
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)