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Councillor
RG
Richard Gorton
Labour councillor for Wolstanton
Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Phone
01782 614864Address
C/o Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 1BL
Wolstanton Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Constituency
Wolstanton
Ward
RG
Richard Gorton
Councillor
Wolstanton
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-under-Lyme (LC)