Council profile
Gateshead
Metropolitan borough · North East · 66 seats in 22 wards · A third of seats elected in three years out of four · Next election 6 May 2027
Reform UK have a majority on Gateshead Council. The council has 66 councillors in 22 wards. Seats by party: Reform 38, Lib Dem 12, Labour 12, Green 3, Other 1. The next election is on 6 May 2027.
Control
Seats by party
Seat changes since the 7 May 2026 election Other +1 Lib Dem −1
Vote share at the 7 May 2026 election (66 seats, all wards)
ShareSeats won
Reform34.5%38
Labour26.1%12
Lib Dem20.5%13
Green14.5%3
Conservative3.4%0
Other1.0%0
Next election
6 May 2027
22 of 66 seats up, elected by thirds
Largest party
Reform 38
majority of 10; 34 needed
Closest result
Lib Dem won the last seat by 12 votes over Reform, 7 May 2026
Voted Leave in 2016
57%
GB 52%
Wards
Who holds each ward
LabourLib DemReformGreen
Under 5 pts5 to 1010 to 20Over 20No contest data
Winning margin at the last election, in points.
Coloured by the party holding most of the ward's seats today; where seats are split evenly, by the party with the higher share at the last election.
All 22 wards
Councillors and last results
Select a ward for its full results, candidates and last by-election.
| Ward and councillors | Last election |
|---|---|
| Birtley North & Lamesley Steven Mullins, Michael Robinson, Andrea Graham | 7 May 2026 Reform 41.9% lead 14.2 pts |
| Birtley South William Pay, Martin Turnbull, Sandra Pickering | 7 May 2026 Reform 32.8% lead 4.3 pts |
| Blaydon Gillian Jackson, Pedro Santos, Steve Campion | 7 May 2026 Reform 43.3% lead 10.3 pts |
| Bridges Rachel Cabral, Mark Gorman, Melissa Harker | 7 May 2026 Green 36.4% lead 9.2 pts |
| Chopwell & Rowlands Gill Jamie Park, Lynne Caffrey, Michael McNestry | 7 May 2026 Labour 42.1% lead 10.6 pts |
| Chowdene Edwin Snaith, Neil Carpenter, Andrew Wallace | 7 May 2026 Reform 34.8% lead 10.6 pts |
| Crawcrook & Greenside Kathleen McCartney, Shaun Edge, Kathryn Henderson | 7 May 2026 Labour 37.6% lead 7.9 pts |
| Deckham Patricia Shield, Craig Heathcote, Alan Brown | 7 May 2026 Reform 36.0% lead 7.3 pts |
| Dunston Hill & Whickham East Ronnie Jackson, Nick Allan, Peter Maughan | 7 May 2026 Reform 36.1% lead 2.5 pts |
| Dunston, Teams & Riverside Graham Keating, Alison Porritt, Roger Maraj | 7 May 2026 Reform 36.3% lead 4.5 pts |
| Felling Garry Thompson, Andy Dine, Derek Finch | 7 May 2026 Reform 38.8% lead 12.0 pts |
| High Fell Sidney Laws, Arthur Boylin, Lindsay Atkinson | 7 May 2026 Reform 45.0% lead 16.5 pts |
| Lobley Hill & Bensham Michelle Merrin, David Simpson, Michael Lamport | 7 May 2026 Reform 40.7% lead 10.0 pts |
| Low Fell Daniel Duggan, Dawn Welsh, Ron Beadle | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 46.3% lead 25.6 pts |
| Pelaw, Heworth & Bill Quay Ian Patterson, Amanda Wintcher, Paul Diston | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 37.0% lead 5.0 pts |
| Ryton, Crookhill & Stella Eleanor Baggaley, Chris Buckley, Becky Skoyles | 7 May 2026 Labour 36.3% lead 6.8 pts |
| Saltwell Stephen Gibson, John Adams, Denise Robson | 7 May 2026 Labour 36.4% lead 15.1 pts |
| Wardley & Leam Lane Neil Whittle, Gavin Brierley, Fiona Pearce | 7 May 2026 Reform 41.4% lead 8.4 pts |
| Whickham North & Swalwell Christopher Ord, Susan Craig, Peter Craig | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 42.0% lead 8.4 pts |
| Whickham South & Sunniside Jonathan Wallace, Jonathan Mohammed, Marilynn Ord | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 49.3% lead 20.9 pts |
| Windy Nook & Whitehills Jeff Smart, Julie Smart, Hillary Thompson | 7 May 2026 Reform 50.5% lead 24.3 pts |
| Winlaton & High Spen James Wright, Steve Tweddle, Col Daughtry | 7 May 2026 Reform 45.3% lead 11.4 pts |
Birtley North & Lamesley
Andrea Graham ReformMichael Robinson ReformSteven Mullins Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Jane Graham Elected | Reform | 1,354 |
| Steven John Mullins Elected | Reform | 1,284 |
| Michael Robert Robinson Elected | Reform | 1,258 |
| Judith Turner | Labour | 895 |
| Robin Christopher Costello | Labour | 735 |
| David Robert Lowes | Labour | 691 |
| Abbie Jayne Batey | Lib Dem | 402 |
| Andrew Philip Bex | Lib Dem | 374 |
| Joe Painter | Green | 370 |
| Jason Price | Green | 314 |
| Cameron Mathew Wallace | Lib Dem | 293 |
| John Nigel Dawson | Conservative | 209 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Birtley South
Martin Turnbull ReformSandra Pickering ReformWilliam Pay Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Myra Pickering Elected | Reform | 1,031 |
| William Alfred Pay Elected | Reform | 1,021 |
| Martin Turnbull Elected | Reform | 980 |
| Paul Thomas Elliott | Lib Dem | 897 |
| Joe William Kenneth Sowerby | Lib Dem | 793 |
| Lauran Sowerby | Lib Dem | 723 |
| Michael Alan Hall | Labour | 504 |
| Kenneth Charles Jamieson | Labour | 436 |
| Shaun Tumelty | Labour | 419 |
| Stephen Brownless | Green | 404 |
| Michelle Mabel Hepburn | Independent | 173 |
| John Gardiner | Conservative | 139 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Blaydon
Gillian Jackson ReformPedro Santos ReformSteve Campion Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Campion Elected | Reform | 1,185 |
| Gillian Susan Jackson Elected | Reform | 1,159 |
| Pedro Santos Elected | Reform | 1,018 |
| Malcolm Alfred Brain | Labour | 903 |
| Stephen Christopher Ronchetti | Labour | 862 |
| Lee-Ann Moir | Labour | 742 |
| Alexander MacKay | Green | 381 |
| Emma Short | Green | 380 |
| Isa Mackie Wilson | Green | 319 |
| Margaret Kelly | Lib Dem | 265 |
| Joanne Stanton | Lib Dem | 207 |
| Neil Wilde | Lib Dem | 203 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Bridges
Mark Gorman GreenMelissa Harker GreenRachel Cabral Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Mary Cabral Elected | Green | 842 |
| Mark Andrew Gorman Elected | Green | 754 |
| Melissa Amity Harker Elected | Green | 739 |
| Peter Charlton | Reform | 629 |
| Leon Lesley Dobie | Reform | 580 |
| Shane Lee Irwin | Reform | 569 |
| Chris Beer | Labour | 441 |
| Linda Carolyn Cook | Labour | 426 |
| Alistair James Carr Bassett | Labour | 423 |
| Jonathan Aibi | Lib Dem | 403 |
| Luisa Scott | Lib Dem | 378 |
| Zahra Hakim | Lib Dem | 297 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Chopwell & Rowlands Gill
Jamie Park LabourLynne Caffrey LabourMichael McNestry Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Lynne Caffrey Elected | Labour | 1,504 |
| Michael McNestry Elected | Labour | 1,410 |
| Jamie Joe Park Elected | Labour | 1,395 |
| Linda McFarlane | Reform | 1,125 |
| Lee Spencer Wood | Reform | 1,018 |
| Majead Farsi | Reform | 948 |
| Howard Stephen Schofield | Green | 417 |
| Josh Morland | Green | 350 |
| Jennifer Young | Green | 309 |
| Matthew Davies | Conservative | 286 |
| Victoria Louise Anderson | Lib Dem | 242 |
| Jean Margaret Callender | Lib Dem | 229 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Chowdene
Andrew Wallace ReformEdwin Snaith ReformNeil Carpenter Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Carpenter Elected | Reform | 1,085 |
| Andrew David Wallace Elected | Reform | 1,049 |
| Edwin Snaith Elected | Reform | 1,022 |
| Keith Wood | Labour | 754 |
| Josh Kemp | Labour | 700 |
| Roy Alexander | Lib Dem | 672 |
| Caitlin McIsaac | Labour | 650 |
| Catherine Mary Knell | Lib Dem | 641 |
| Emma Jane Robinson | Lib Dem | 638 |
| Ruth Christina Grant | Green | 368 |
| Dev Patel | Green | 267 |
| Perry Wilson | Conservative | 177 |
| Sam Morden | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 62 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Crawcrook & Greenside
Kathleen McCartney LabourKathryn Henderson LabourShaun Edge Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Alexandra Henderson Elected | Labour | 1,405 |
| Kathleen McCartney Elected | Labour | 1,381 |
| Shaun Lloyd Edge Elected | Labour | 1,268 |
| John Clifford Barron | Reform | 1,112 |
| Keith Blackett | Reform | 1,089 |
| Peter Gray | Reform | 991 |
| Jemma Louise Healey | Green | 680 |
| Pat Chanse | Green | 646 |
| Hugo Fearnley | Green | 638 |
| Christopher Anthony Coxon | Conservative | 295 |
| Amelia Louise Ord | Lib Dem | 248 |
| David Graham Randall | Lib Dem | 198 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Deckham
Alan Brown ReformCraig Heathcote ReformPatricia Shield Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Alan John Brown Elected | Reform | 1,042 |
| Patricia Ann Shield Elected | Reform | 956 |
| Craig Heathcote Elected | Reform | 890 |
| Bernadette Teresa Oliphant | Labour | 832 |
| Martin Gannon | Labour | 819 |
| Leigh Kirton | Labour | 781 |
| Roisin Taylor | Green | 506 |
| Sam Grinsell | Green | 486 |
| Paul Stewart | Green | 442 |
| Michaela McCaugherty | Lib Dem | 260 |
| Stephen McCaugherty | Lib Dem | 210 |
| Barry Malcolm Flux | Conservative | 191 |
| Norman Hall | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 63 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Dunston Hill & Whickham East
Nick Allan ReformPeter Maughan IndependentRonnie Jackson Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Jackson Elected | Reform | 1,232 |
| Nick Allan Elected | Reform | 1,215 |
| Peter James Maughan Elected | Lib Dem | 1,146 |
| Jackie Kinnaird | Reform | 1,134 |
| Jason Mark Meecham | Lib Dem | 998 |
| Lynne Henderson-Lowe | Lib Dem | 984 |
| Yvonne Dodds | Labour | 443 |
| Mary Blanchflower | Green | 436 |
| Joseph March | Labour | 379 |
| James Frank Watson | Labour | 351 |
| Sarah-Jane Homer | Green | 340 |
| Matthew McManus | Green | 276 |
| Aidan Smith | Conservative | 118 |
| Graham Steele | Save Us Now | 34 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Dunston, Teams & Riverside
Alison Porritt ReformGraham Keating ReformRoger Maraj Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Keating Elected | Reform | 890 |
| Alison Christina Porritt Elected | Reform | 834 |
| Ronald Roger Maraj Elected | Reform | 809 |
| Brenda Clelland | Labour | 781 |
| Dot Burnett | Labour | 703 |
| Gary Haley | Labour | 646 |
| Diane Cadman | Green | 514 |
| Gosia Balwierz | Green | 470 |
| Andrew Christopher Jay | Green | 451 |
| Frank Hindle | Lib Dem | 165 |
| Roger James Lee | Lib Dem | 136 |
| Zoë Frances Meecham | Lib Dem | 136 |
| Shadrach Esene | Conservative | 105 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Felling
Andy Dine ReformDerek Finch ReformGarry Thompson Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Dine Elected | Reform | 895 |
| Derek Finch Elected | Reform | 871 |
| Garry Thompson Elected | Reform | 831 |
| Sonya Dickie | Labour | 619 |
| George Kasfikis | Labour | 580 |
| Ash McLean | Green | 491 |
| Hugh Kelly | Labour | 487 |
| Liam Snowball | Green | 393 |
| Gareth Cooper | Lib Dem | 216 |
| David Gilson Fawcett | Lib Dem | 209 |
| Sophia Elizabeth Beadle | Lib Dem | 203 |
| Chrystian Rengifo | Conservative | 87 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
High Fell
Arthur Boylin ReformLindsay Atkinson ReformSidney Laws Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Boylin Elected | Reform | 1,133 |
| Danielle Cavanagh Elected | Reform | 1,098 |
| Sidney Laws Elected | Reform | 1,071 |
| Judith Francesca Therese Gibson | Labour | 718 |
| Kathryn Dorothea Walker | Labour | 679 |
| Barry Robert Turnbull | Labour | 624 |
| Joseph Anyanwu | Green | 346 |
| Catherine O Donovan | Green | 325 |
| Gabriel Rubinstein | Green | 272 |
| Andrew Welsh | Lib Dem | 231 |
| Shakuntala Beadle | Lib Dem | 224 |
| Leonard Bell | Lib Dem | 197 |
| Elaine Brunskill | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 89 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Last by-election, 9 July 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Atkinson Elected | Reform | 564 | 40.1% |
| Kathryn Dorothea Walker | Labour | 559 | 39.7% |
| Jonathan Aibi | Lib Dem | 98 | 7.0% |
| Barry Malcolm Flux | Conservative | 79 | 5.6% |
| Lee Turner | Green | 71 | 5.0% |
| Elaine Brunskill | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 36 | 2.6% |
Lobley Hill & Bensham
David Simpson ReformMichael Lamport ReformMichelle Merrin Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Lamport Elected | Reform | 1,224 |
| Michelle Susan Merrin Elected | Reform | 1,191 |
| David Simpson Elected | Reform | 1,155 |
| Kevin Michael Dodds | Labour | 924 |
| Crystal Hicks | Labour | 876 |
| Shinu Yohannan | Labour | 751 |
| Andy Redfern | Green | 440 |
| Harry Farncombe | Green | 426 |
| Corrina Mulholland | Lib Dem | 419 |
| Tom Whyman | Green | 376 |
| Michael George Ruddy | Lib Dem | 332 |
| Jonny Witts | Lib Dem | 315 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Low Fell
Daniel Duggan Lib DemDawn Welsh Lib DemRon Beadle Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Beadle Elected | Lib Dem | 1,968 |
| Daniel Stephen Duggan Elected | Lib Dem | 1,728 |
| Dawn Elizabeth Welsh Elected | Lib Dem | 1,678 |
| John Atkinson | Reform | 880 |
| Iain Henderson | Reform | 802 |
| Arthur Murray | Reform | 757 |
| Neil Campbell Grant | Green | 640 |
| Shaun Alexander Dunlop | Labour | 590 |
| Robert Taylor | Labour | 522 |
| Jerome Ruddick | Labour | 488 |
| George James Poxon | Green | 464 |
| Deacon Edward Robson | Green | 439 |
| Jonathan Dawson | Conservative | 134 |
| Simon James Morden | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 41 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Pelaw, Heworth & Bill Quay
Amanda Wintcher Lib DemIan Patterson Lib DemPaul Diston Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Patterson Elected | Lib Dem | 1,101 |
| Amanda Renee Wintcher Elected | Lib Dem | 1,014 |
| John Paul Diston Elected | Lib Dem | 1,011 |
| James Edward Charlton | Reform | 951 |
| Caroline Murray | Reform | 936 |
| Michael Vinton | Reform | 874 |
| Emma Harrison | Labour | 445 |
| Amy Lowes | Labour | 411 |
| Nicholas Boldrini | Green | 410 |
| Sam Daniel Grist | Labour | 403 |
| Joel Cartwright | Green | 319 |
| Nick Ng | Green | 287 |
| Daniel Edward McFadyen | Conservative | 67 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Ryton, Crookhill & Stella
Becky Skoyles LabourChris Buckley LabourEleanor Baggaley Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher William Buckley Elected | Labour | 1,417 |
| Becky Skoyles Elected | Labour | 1,313 |
| Eleanor Louise Craigan Baggaley Elected | Labour | 1,273 |
| Paul Turnbull | Reform | 1,153 |
| Craig Stuart Waite | Reform | 1,112 |
| Deborah Jacqueline English | Reform | 1,070 |
| Stephen Kelly | Lib Dem | 865 |
| Jack Thomas Muers | Lib Dem | 641 |
| Shan-Louise Simpson | Lib Dem | 566 |
| Ollie Hemstock | Green | 420 |
| Gemma Lockyer Turnbull | Green | 414 |
| Ralf Russow | Green | 380 |
| Ros Cooper | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 48 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Saltwell
Denise Robson LabourJohn Adams LabourStephen Gibson Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| John Frederick Adams Elected | Labour | 1,149 |
| Denise Marianne Robson Elected | Labour | 1,102 |
| Stephen Gibson Elected | Labour | 993 |
| Owain Curtis | Green | 672 |
| Graham Hankinson | Green | 603 |
| Leanne May Brand | Lib Dem | 601 |
| Simon Michael James | Green | 572 |
| David Ayre | Reform | 570 |
| David Ronald Digby Roberts | Reform | 521 |
| David Robert Prior | Reform | 490 |
| Jamie Rickelton | Lib Dem | 465 |
| Edita Petrylaite | Lib Dem | 431 |
| Ayo Akin | Conservative | 168 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Wardley & Leam Lane
Fiona Pearce ReformGavin Brierley ReformNeil Whittle Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Gavin Brierley Elected | Reform | 1,258 |
| Fiona Anne Pearce Elected | Reform | 1,240 |
| Neil Graham Whittle Elected | Reform | 1,175 |
| Jill Green | Labour | 1,004 |
| Sharron Louise Potts | Labour | 773 |
| Peter John Ridden | Labour | 740 |
| Maria Dynes | Green | 328 |
| Catherine Emma Douglas | Lib Dem | 299 |
| Carrie Poon | Green | 262 |
| Jordan Ridehalgh | Lib Dem | 208 |
| Michael Alexander Johnson | Independent | 150 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Whickham North & Swalwell
Christopher Ord Lib DemPeter Craig Lib DemSusan Craig Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Thomas Craig Elected | Lib Dem | 1,326 |
| Chistopher James Ord Elected | Lib Dem | 1,295 |
| Susan Craig Elected | Lib Dem | 1,262 |
| Lynne Chatt | Reform | 1,062 |
| Graeme Mark Wake | Reform | 952 |
| Sebastian Michael Ziri-Sayle | Reform | 855 |
| Jeff Bowe | Labour | 361 |
| Jennifer Anne Peace | Labour | 316 |
| Charles John Whittle | Labour | 275 |
| Ruby Hazel Brown | Green | 262 |
| Iona Brown | Green | 261 |
| Catriona Sibert-Peach | Green | 219 |
| Lynn Robinson | Conservative | 148 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Whickham South & Sunniside
Jonathan Mohammed Lib DemJonathan Wallace Lib DemMarilynn Ord Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Marilynn Ord Elected | Lib Dem | 1,711 |
| Jonathan Charles Wallace Elected | Lib Dem | 1,692 |
| Jonathan Mohammed Elected | Lib Dem | 1,572 |
| Mike Porritt | Reform | 986 |
| Lindsay Atkinson | Reform | 939 |
| Wendy Elizabeth Prior | Reform | 893 |
| Michael John Pickering | Labour | 360 |
| Alex Geddes | Labour | 359 |
| Nicola Ann March | Labour | 332 |
| Joseph Gerrard | Green | 243 |
| Mary Winn | Green | 226 |
| Ian David Roper | Green | 196 |
| Christopher Higham | Conservative | 171 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Windy Nook & Whitehills
Hillary Thompson ReformJeff Smart ReformJulie Smart Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Smart Elected | Reform | 1,240 |
| Julie Smart Elected | Reform | 1,203 |
| Hillary Thompson Elected | Reform | 1,187 |
| Rachel Hart | Labour | 644 |
| Joanne Wilson | Labour | 598 |
| James Willam Green | Labour | 596 |
| David William Tones | Green | 319 |
| James Robert Cummings | Green | 256 |
| Susan Walker | Lib Dem | 253 |
| Lee Turner | Green | 236 |
| Christine Craig | Lib Dem | 213 |
| John Neville Sistron | Lib Dem | 171 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Winlaton & High Spen
Col Daughtry ReformJames Wright ReformSteve Tweddle Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Tweddle Elected | Reform | 1,486 |
| Col Daughtry Elected | Reform | 1,457 |
| James Wright Elected | Reform | 1,410 |
| Julie Simpson | Labour | 1,113 |
| Pamela Marie Burns | Labour | 1,060 |
| Maria Theresa Hall | Labour | 1,040 |
| Cheryl May Dixon | Green | 390 |
| Daniel Clayton | Green | 374 |
| Steven Frederick Dixon | Green | 307 |
| David Leonard Potts | Lib Dem | 292 |
| Lynda Ann Wilde | Lib Dem | 278 |
| Robinson Geoffrey Stanaway | Lib Dem | 228 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Councillors
Changed party since the election
1 councillor now sit for a different party from the one they were elected for.
| Ward | Councillor | Elected as | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill & Whickham East | Peter Maughan | Lib Dem 2026 | Independent |
Next election
Seats up on 6 May 2027
22 of 66 seats are up. Seats held now, by party:
Reform 12 Labour 4 Lib Dem 4 Green 1 Independent 1
| Ward | Councillor whose term ends |
|---|---|
| Birtley North & Lamesley | Michael Robinson Reform |
| Birtley South | Martin Turnbull Reform |
| Blaydon | Pedro Santos Reform |
| Bridges | Melissa Harker Green |
| Chopwell & Rowlands Gill | Jamie Park Labour |
| Chowdene | Edwin Snaith Reform |
| Crawcrook & Greenside | Shaun Edge Labour |
| Deckham | Craig Heathcote Reform |
| Dunston Hill & Whickham East | Peter Maughan Independent |
| Dunston, Teams & Riverside | Roger Maraj Reform |
| Felling | Garry Thompson Reform |
| High Fell | Sidney Laws Reform |
| Lobley Hill & Bensham | David Simpson Reform |
| Low Fell | Dawn Welsh Lib Dem |
| Pelaw, Heworth & Bill Quay | Paul Diston Lib Dem |
| Ryton, Crookhill & Stella | Eleanor Baggaley Labour |
| Saltwell | Stephen Gibson Labour |
| Wardley & Leam Lane | Neil Whittle Reform |
| Whickham North & Swalwell | Susan Craig Lib Dem |
| Whickham South & Sunniside | Jonathan Mohammed Lib Dem |
| Windy Nook & Whitehills | Hillary Thompson Reform |
| Winlaton & High Spen | James Wright Reform |
Term end dates from Open Council Data.
By-elections
Every council by-election since 2021
3 by-elections since July 2021, 0 of them gains.
| Date | Ward | Result | Winner's share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | High Fell | Reform hold | 40.1% |
| 24 October 2024 | Whickham North | Lib Dem hold | 65.0% |
| 12 September 2024 | Bridges | Labour hold | 30.6% |
Parliament
Parliamentary constituencies
| Constituency | Share of council | 2024 winner | Projected now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Central and Whickham | 51% | Labour | Labour 44% |
| Blaydon and Consett | 23% | Labour | Labour 44% |
| Jarrow and Gateshead East | 18% | Labour | Labour 48% |
| Washington and Gateshead South | 8% | Labour | Labour 45% |
Share of the council: the proportion of its census neighbourhoods (2021 LSOAs) in each seat. The projection is PollCheck's demographic model at current polling, not a forecast.
People
Who lives in Gateshead
196,155 residents in 89,001 households
Voted Leave in 2016
57% 5 above GB
Degree or higher
28% 6 below GB
No qualifications
22% 4 above GB
Own their home
58% 3 below GB
Rent from a council or housing association
25% 8 above GB
Rent privately
16% 4 below GB
Aged 15 to 34
28% 3 below GB
Aged 65 and over
24% 2 above GB
GB figure. 2021 Census (Scotland: 2022): age as a share of residents aged 15 and over, qualifications of residents aged 16 and over, housing as a share of households. Leave: 2016 EU referendum, Electoral Commission results by counting area.
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Closest on the measures above: the 2016 Leave vote, age, qualifications and housing. Maps show which party holds each ward.
Sources
Sources and method
Seat totals and control: PollCheck council control tracker. Councillors: Open Council Data (CC BY-SA 4.0). Election results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), with some vote counts from DCLEAPIL, Leman (2025) (CC BY-SA 4.0), and corrections checked against councils' official declarations. Ward boundaries: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Census: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland.
Councillor lists and DCLEAPIL-derived vote counts on this page are available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In wards electing more than one councillor, a party's share counts only its leading candidate (the Rallings and Thrasher method). Independents count individually. The lead is the gap between the top two parties' shares.