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Councillor
Peter Maughan
Liberal Democrats councillor for Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Council: Gateshead
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Address
24 Whaggs Lane, Whickham, NE16 4PF
Dunston Hill and Whickham East Ward
Where Peter fits into things
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Constituency
Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Ward
Peter Maughan
Councillor
Dunston Hill and Whickham East
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)