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Councillor
KJ
Kevin Johnston
Labour councillor for Copt Hill
Council: Sunderland
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Housing, Regeneration and Business Portfolio Holder
Phone
07880 714 314Address
C/O City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Copt Hill Ward
Where Kevin fits into things
Houghton and Sunderland South
Constituency
Copt Hill
Ward
KJ
Kevin Johnston
Councillor
Copt Hill
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
Sunderland (LC)