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Councillor
Matthew Thirlaway
Labour councillor for Howdon
Council: North Tyneside
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Phone
07598 232347Address
North Tyneside Council, Quadrant, 16 Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, NE27 0BY
Howdon Ward
Where Matthew fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Constituency
Howdon
Ward
Matthew Thirlaway
Councillor
Howdon
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)