Councillor
JC

James Coles

Liberal Democrats councillor for Jesmond

Council: Newcastle upon Tyne

Term ends: 4 May 2028

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Role

Cabinet Member For Sustainable Housing & Green Investment

Jesmond Ward
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Where James fits into things

Newcastle upon Tyne North

Constituency

Jesmond

Ward

JC

James Coles

Councillor

Jesmond

PB

Philip Browne

Councillor · Jesmond

PA

Peter Allen

Councillor · Jesmond

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

Newcastle upon Tyne (LC)