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Councillor
LS
Lynda Scanlan
Labour councillor for Hendon
Council: Sunderland
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Vice Chair Port Board
Phone
0191 5650501Phone 2
07833 402 049Address
1 Abbotsford Grove, Sunderland, SR2 7JS
Hendon Ward
Where Lynda fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Hendon
Ward
LS
Lynda Scanlan
Councillor
Hendon
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)