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Election history
Westoe (2026)
Independent · 919 votes· Elected
Westoe (2024)
Independent · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Westoe Ward
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Where Kate fits into things
South Shields
Constituency
Westoe
Ward
KO
Kate Owens-Palmer
Councillor
Westoe
SM
Sharlene May Tooley
Councillor · Westoe
KP
Karen Pittuck
Councillor · Westoe
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
South Tyneside (LC)