South Tyneside local election
Boldon Colliery 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 Boldon Colliery ward.
| Electorate | 6,908 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,945 |
| Turnout | 42% |
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Michael Gerard Girdlestone
Reform UK
878 votes
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Ethan Moffatt-Oliver
Independent
822 votes
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Alison Strike
Labour Party
806 votes
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John Lennox
Independent
748 votes
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Ruth Brown
Labour Party
480 votes
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Paul Freemen
Labour Party
438 votes
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Peter Collins
Green Party
325 votes
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Ben Allison
Green Party
300 votes
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Mason Gilhespy
Green Party
251 votes
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Thomas William Stradling
Liberal Democrats
156 votes
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