Gateshead local election
Ryton, Crookhill & Stella 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.
13 candidates stood in the Ryton, Crookhill & Stella ward.
| Electorate | 7,494 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,785 |
| Turnout | 50% |
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Paul Turnbull
Reform UK
1,153 votes
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Craig Stuart Waite
Reform UK
1,112 votes
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Deborah Jacqueline English
Reform UK
1,070 votes
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Stephen Paul Kelly
Liberal Democrats
865 votes
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Jack Thomas Muers
Liberal Democrats
641 votes
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Shan-Louise Simpson
Liberal Democrats
566 votes
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Ollie Hemstock
Green Party
420 votes
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Gemma Lockyer Turnbull
Green Party
414 votes
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Ralf Russow
Green Party
380 votes
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Ros Cooper
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
48 votes