Simon Richard Smithson
Simon Richard Smithson is a Green Party candidate in Tynemouth in the North Tyneside Council.
Simon Richard Smithson's policies
Statement to voters
Hi, my name is Richard and I am a retired inner city GP and have lived at the coast for over 20 years.
Full statement
During my working life I acquired a great awareness of how social problems impact on health and wellbeing.
As a member of the Green Party, I understand how social justice links in with climate justice and the environment. I have been involved in several local community projects aimed at improving our surroundings by increasing biodiversity.
I also strongly support active travel and believe that new housing developments must have easy access to reliable public transport and safe cycling and walking routes.
A local resident aged 92 said to me recently ‘we're sleepwalking into a catastrophe and no-one is doing anything about it’. The council could and should be doing more to achieve their stated carbon net zero target by 2030.
As a local councillor I would listen to local residents and challenge the decision makers on their behalf. North Tyneside Council could do a lot more to help with these problems, and will do when Green Party members are elected.
This statement was last updated on April 10, 2024.
This statement was added by Simon Richard Smithson, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Party manifesto
Simon Richard Smithson is the Green Party candidate. Find out more about their policies in the Green Party manifesto.
Simon Richard Smithson online
North Tyneside Green Party
Simon Richard Smithson's local party is the North Tyneside Green Party.
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- Contact page North Tyneside Green Party's contact page
| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tynemouth: North Tyneside Council | Green Party | (Results due after 07 May 2026) | Position not available |
| 2024 | Whitley Bay North: North Tyneside Council | Green Party | 988 votes (not elected) | 6th / 8 candidates |
| 2023 | Tynemouth: North Tyneside Council | Green Party | 292 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 7 candidates |
| 2022 | Tynemouth: North Tyneside Council | Green Party | 410 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 4 candidates |
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