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Councillor
John Adams
Labour councillor for Saltwell
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Cabinet Member For Adult Social Care
Address
351 Rectory Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 4SR
Saltwell Ward
Where John fits into things
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Constituency
Saltwell
Ward
John Adams
Councillor
Saltwell
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)