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Councillor
PT
Philip Tye
Labour councillor for Silksworth
Council: Sunderland
Term ends: 7 May 2026
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Silksworth Ward
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Where Philip fits into things
Houghton and Sunderland South
Constituency
Silksworth
Ward
PT
Philip Tye
Councillor
Silksworth
JL
Joanne Laverick
Councillor · Silksworth
SC
Sophie Clinton
Councillor · Silksworth
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)