South Tyneside local election
Primrose 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.
15 candidates stood in the Primrose ward.
| Electorate | 6,650 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,585 |
| Turnout | 38% |
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David Kennedy
Independent
653 votes
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Joan Hamilton
Independent
536 votes
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Karen Kennedy
Independent
532 votes
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Lindsey Brown
Labour Party
439 votes
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Adam James Naylor
Labour Party
431 votes
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Bob Farrell
Labour Party
429 votes
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John Andrew Robertson
Independent
383 votes
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Lauren Bradley
Green Party
354 votes
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Joanne McKie
Independent
319 votes
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Andrew Lockney
Green Party
288 votes
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Stephen Wheeler
Green Party
273 votes
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Anita Ashbridge
Conservative and Unionist Party
93 votes
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