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Councillor
Paul Diston
Liberal Democrats councillor for Pelaw and Heworth
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Address
98 Wealcroft, Leam Lane, Gateshead, NE10 8QR
Pelaw and Heworth Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Jarrow and Gateshead East
Constituency
Pelaw and Heworth
Ward
Paul Diston
Councillor
Pelaw and Heworth
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
Gateshead (LC)