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Councillor
Rob Austin
Liberal Democrats councillor for Fawdon & West Gosforth
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
MessageContact Information
Phone
07564 428 932Address
C/o Members Services, Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward
Where Rob fits into things
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Constituency
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Ward
Rob Austin
Councillor
Fawdon & West Gosforth
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 upon Tyne (LC)