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Councillor
Paul Elliott
Liberal Democrats councillor for Birtley
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
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Address
Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH
Birtley Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Washington and Gateshead South
Constituency
Birtley
Ward
Paul Elliott
Councillor
Birtley
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)