Jo Newing
Labour councillor for Old Town
Council: Barnsley
Term started: 7 May 2026
Jo Newing worked as a Nurse at Barnsley Hospital. She has since worked with homeless and vulnerable people, and most recently with Barnsley CAMHs, supporting neurodivergent young people. She is an experienced councillor who has served Old Town for eight years. Jo is also a member of the Humanist Society and Greenpeace.
Election history
Old Town (2026)
Labour · 1,382 votes· Elected
Old Town (2023)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Old Town (2019)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Old Town (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Penistone West (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Role
Cabinet Spokesperson - Place Health & Adult Social Care
Old Town Ward
Where Jo fits into things
Barnsley North
Constituency
Old Town
Ward
Jo Newing
Councillor
Old Town
Phil Lofts
Councillor · Old Town
Brandon James Green
Councillor · Old Town
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
Barnsley (LC)