Sunderland local election
Pennywell & South Hylton 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 Pennywell & South Hylton ward.
| Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
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| Turnout | 34% |
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Lynne Susan Dagg
Labour and Co-operative Party
605 votes
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Sue Watson
Labour and Co-operative Party
539 votes
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Catherine Louise Hunter
Labour and Co-operative Party
525 votes
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Greg Peacock
Conservative and Unionist Party
364 votes
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Laura Jayne Dunning
Green Party
291 votes
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Simon Andrew Hughes
Green Party
252 votes
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Shaun Cudworth
Conservative and Unionist Party
239 votes
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Godwin Ejeh
Liberal Democrats
196 votes
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Sunshine Babalola
Liberal Democrats
183 votes
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Anthony John Usher
Liberal Democrats
175 votes
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Jake Walker
Conservative and Unionist Party
172 votes
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