Newcastle upon Tyne local election
Ouseburn ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards are represented by more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
14 candidates stood in the Ouseburn ward.
| Electorate | 7,142 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,457 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 11 |
| Turnout | 48% |
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Gareth Kane
Liberal Democrats
884 votes
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Mike Cookson
Liberal Democrats
815 votes
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Matt Osbourn
Liberal Democrats
681 votes
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Leon Brown
Reform UK
314 votes
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Curtis John Hollocks
Reform UK
280 votes
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Robert Fleming
Labour Party
277 votes
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Tony Teasdale
Reform UK
250 votes
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Ali Mehmood
Labour Party
244 votes
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Joseph Morris
Labour Party
220 votes
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Marie Summersby
Conservative and Unionist Party
54 votes
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Philip Douglas Parkinson
Conservative and Unionist Party
45 votes