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Councillor
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Michael Butler
Labour councillor for Southwick
Council: Sunderland
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Children's Services, Child Poverty and Skills Portfolio Holder, Chair Education (Appointment of Governors) Panel, Chair Homelessness Appeals Panel, Chair Supportive Parenting Partnership
Phone
07810 056271Address
C/o City Hall , Sunderland, Plater Way, Sunderland , SR1 3AA
Southwick Ward
Where Michael fits into things
Sunderland Central
Constituency
Southwick
Ward
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Michael Butler
Councillor
Southwick
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)