South Tyneside local election
Horsley Hill & Westoe Crown 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 Horsley Hill & Westoe Crown ward.
| Electorate | 6,827 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,319 |
| Turnout | 48% |
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Phil Brown
Independent
771 votes
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Owen Batchelor
Green Party
690 votes
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Gill Brown
Independent
627 votes
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Darren Henry
Green Party
615 votes
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Vicki Gardener
Independent
566 votes
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Shamol Shahran
Green Party
538 votes
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Eileen Leask
Labour Party
529 votes
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Dorothy Jane Grainger
Labour Party
448 votes
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Erin Maxwell
Labour Party
441 votes
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Jason Stephen Carr
Conservative and Unionist Party
173 votes
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