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Election history
Longbenton & Benton (2026)
Labour · 1,019 votes· Elected
Longbenton & Benton (2024)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Killingworth (2018)
Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Longbenton & Benton Ward
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Where Linda fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
Longbenton & Benton
Ward
Linda Darke
Councillor
Longbenton & Benton
Bryan Macdonald
Councillor · Longbenton & Benton
Eddie Darke
Councillor · Longbenton & Benton
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
North Tyneside (MC)