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Councillor
Mike Cookson
Liberal Democrats councillor for Ouseburn
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
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Phone
07389 765 701Address
C/o Members Services, Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Ouseburn Ward
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Where Mike fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Constituency
Ouseburn
Ward
Mike Cookson
Councillor
Ouseburn
Alistair Chisholm
Councillor · Ouseburn
Gareth Kane
Councillor · Ouseburn
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
Newcastle upon Tyne (LC)