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Neil Bradbury - Liberal Democrat Prospective MP for Blaydon Constituency

Portrait of Neil Bradbury - Liberal Democrat Prospective MP for Blaydon Constituency.

Biography:Neil lives with his wife Donna, who works in the NHS, in the neighbouring town of Prudhoe where he is a Councillor. He is 33 years old and outside of politics he manages a busy Citizens Advice Bureau in County Durham. A graduate of Newcastle University, he is a non executive director of Northumberland Care Trust. Across Blaydon constituency he has been listening to local communities and advancing the positive message of the Liberal Democrats.
Postal Address:c/o Blaydon Constituency Liberal Democrats, 97 Front Street, Whickham NE16 4JL
Telephone Number:07914 854 060
E-mail Address:neil@blaydonlibdems.org.uk
Web Site Address:www.blaydonlibdems.org.uk
Web Site Address:www.neilbradbury.blogspot.com

Your local Lib Dem Councillors

Cllr Sally Danys - Councillor for Crawcrook and Greenside

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Postal Address:8 Towneley Cottages, Barmoor Ryton NE40 3AX
Telephone Number:0191 413 7825

Cllr Noel Rippeth - Councillor for Crawcrook and Greenside

Portrait of Cllr Noel Rippeth - Councillor for Crawcrook and Greenside.

Biography:My family have lived in the Parish of Ryton since about 1570, before that we were border rievers in the Melrose and Berwick areas. I was born at Runhead, Ryton on Christmas Day 1939, went to Crookhill Elementary School in 1945, and then to the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle until 1958.I am a graduate of Durham (Kings, N/C) and the Open Universities. After graduating in 1961 I worked as a research and development Chemist for George Angus, Oil Seal Division at Wallsend until 1965. I then went into teaching, becoming a Science and Religious Knowledge teacher at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Hexham until 1968.Moving to Gateshead I took up an appointment as head of Physics at the new Greenwell Junior High School, Beacon Lough. I remained on the site until my retirement in 1989, becoming head of Integrated Science at Lyndhurst Comprehensive when the schools were reorganised in 1981. I became interested in politics when told to go and start my own party by two local Labour Councillors who were refusing to do something for the good of the west of the borough in 1980, and I became a founder member of the SDP in 1981. I was first elected to the council in 1992, became group leader and Leader of the Opposition in 1994 and have seen the Lib Dem group grow from 2 in 1986 to 24 today.I firmly believe that a council is only as good as it's opposition and we strive as a group to support what is good and oppose what is bad in the policies of the Council. As local councillor I am a member of the governing bodies at Emmaville Primary and Greenside Primary Schools, as well as being on the management committee Clara Vale Community associations and the Ryton and Crawcrook Youth Centre. I am treasurer of Ryton and District Local History Society and the Friends of Holy Cross, Ryton, and Chair of Ryton Heritage Group. I am also a member of 1st Ryton Scouts executive and the management committee of the St Agnes Playgroup. I have served as a Methodist Local Preacher since 1963 in the Ryton and Prudhoe Circuit. My interest in the area has enabled me to write several books in the "In Picture Postcard Series" published by the European Press, and publish several for the Local History society.The restored Pathhead water mill Trust commissioned my latest book on the history of Pathhead and the development of water power. It is available from the Mill. I am on the Council to represent your views and help where possible, please get in touch at any time
Postal Address:11 The Ridge Ryton NE40 3LN
Telephone Number:0191 413 3920

Cllr Peter Maughan - Councillor for Dunston Hill and Whickham East

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Postal Address:24 Whaggs Lane Whickham NE16 4PF
Telephone Number:0191 488 6218

Cllr Yvonne McNicoll - Councillor for Dunston Hill and Whickham East

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Postal Address:7 Knightside Gardens Dunston Gateshead NE11 9RL
Telephone Number:0191 493 2616

Cllr Christine McHatton - Councillor for Ryton, Crawcrook and Stella

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Postal Address:13 Stella Hall Drive Blaydon NE21 4LB
Telephone Number:0191 414 4668

Cllr Ione Rippeth - Councillor for Ryton, Crawcrook and Stella

Portrait of Cllr Ione Rippeth - Councillor for Ryton, Crawcrook and Stella.

Biography:I was first elected in 1987. I am now retired, but prior to my retirement, I have worked as a research chemist, a teacher in secondary schools, of physics, maths and chemistry. I was a lecturer at what was Newcastle Polytechnic and also at Newcastle College - mainly teaching and working with computers. I am a church organist and a member of the PCC at Ryton Holy Cross Church. I am chair of Ryton Community Centre Management Committee, Vice Chair of Governors at Crookhill Primary School and a governor at Ryton Comprehensive School. I am also a member of the West Area Forum, Vice Chair of the Sustainable Communities Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee. In addition I am a member of the Special Appointments Committee, Planning Committee, Corporate Vitality OSC and a number of Advisory Groups. I am also a member of the Newcastle International Airport Consultative Committee. I set up a 'Friends of Ferndene Park' group to work in partnership with the Council. Because of my personal interest in the environment, I am also a member of the National Trust and RSPB.
Postal Address:11 The Ridge Ryton NE40 3LN
Telephone Number:0191 413 3920

Cllr Peter Craig - Councillor for Whickham South

Portrait of Cllr Peter Craig - Councillor for Whickham South.

Postal Address:73 Whaggs Lane Whickham NE16 4PQ
Telephone Number:0191 488 0787

Cllr Christopher Ord - Councillor for Whickham North

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Postal Address:14 Axwell Terrace Swalwell Gateshead NE16 3JS
Telephone Number:0191 488 6801

Cllr Mary Wallace - Councillor for Whickham North

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Postal Address:11 Calder Walk Sunniside NE16 5XS
Telephone Number:0191 488 6054

Cllr John McClurey - Councillor for Whickham Souh and Sunniside

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Postal Address:5 Burdon Park Sunniside NE16 5HA
Telephone Number:0191 496 0816

Cllr Marylyn Ord - Councillor for Whickham South and Sunniside

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Postal Address:29 Carrsyde Close Whickham NE16 5UD
Telephone Number:0191 488 2873

Cllr Jonathan Wallace - Councillor for Whickham South and Sunniside

Portrait of Cllr Jonathan Wallace - Councillor for Whickham South and Sunniside.

Postal Address:7 Laburnum Grove Sunniside NE16 5LY
Telephone Number:0191 488 3190

Cllr Elaine Earl - Councillor for Winlaton and High Spen

Portrait of Cllr Elaine Earl - Councillor for Winlaton and High Spen.

Postal Address:44 Parkhead Gardens Winlaton NE21 6NP
Telephone Number:0191 421 1066

Cllr Andrew Graham - Councillor for Winlaton and High Spen

Portrait of Cllr Andrew Graham - Councillor for Winlaton and High Spen.

Postal Address:4 Johnson Terrace High Spen Rowlands Gill NE39 2BB
Telephone Number:01207 544 896

Cllr Brenda Osbourne - Couuncillor for Winlaton and High Spen

Portrait of Cllr Brenda Osbourne - Couuncillor for Winlaton and High Spen.

Postal Address:11 Stella Hall Drive Stella Park Blaydon NE21 4LB
Telephone Number:0191 414 3740

Your North East Member of the European Parliament

Fiona Hall MEP

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Postal Address:55a Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN
Telephone Number:0191 383 0119
Web Site Address:www.fionahall.org.uk

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