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Councillor
Julie Simpson
Labour councillor for Winlaton and High Spen
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Address
Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Rowlands Gill, NE8 1HH
Winlaton and High Spen Ward
Where Julie fits into things
Blaydon and Consett
Constituency
Winlaton and High Spen
Ward
Julie Simpson
Councillor
Winlaton and High Spen
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)