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Councillor
John McElroy
Labour councillor for Chowdene
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Cabinet Member For Environment And Transport
Address
40 Cromer Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6UJ
Chowdene Ward
Where John fits into things
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Constituency
Chowdene
Ward
John McElroy
Councillor
Chowdene
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)