Dunston Hill and Whickham East

Councillor Amelia Ord

Phone: 0191 433 2074 / 07525289249

Email: cllr.aord@gateshead.gov.uk

I have been active in the local community for 14 years before being elected in 2022. I am passionate about helping people with their issues and getting problems resolved.

I am a member of The Rotary Club of Whickham, Whickham Belles Women’s Institute, and Lighting up Whickham. I am also a Trustee of the Whickham Volunteer Library Association and The Friends of Chase Park.

Councillor Peter Maughan

Phone: 07966363229

Email: cllr.pmaughan@gateshead.gov.uk

I was first elected 30 years ago as a member for Whickham North. When the ward boundaries changed my house was included in the new ward, and I have represented it ever since.

I have lived in the area all my life and held many community appointments, including Chair of the Newcastle Upon Tyne and North Northumberland Branch of the RSPCA for many years. I have been involved in a number of other charities across the region. I was the parliamentary candidate for Blaydon on two occasions (and nearly took the seat on one of them), and also stood in Gateshead, Jarrow and Newcastle North.

Professionally I am a Solicitor, and have practised in Gateshead since 1978.

Councillor Vicky Anderson

Phone: 0191 433 2074

Email: cllr.vanderson@gateshead.gov.uk

I was elected to represent Dunston Hill & Whickham East in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. I also stood as a Parliamentary Candidate for Blaydon in the 2019 general election.

My beliefs and political views are centred on striving for equality and fairness in every part of society.

In my professional life I am the Head of Customer Success for an online events platform.

Activist Jason Meecham

Email: hello@gatesheadlibdems.org.uk

I want to make life better for local residents by focusing on real, practical improvements that matter to people’s daily lives:

Improving local facilities for everyone - I want to see investment in our parks, community centres, youth clubs, and public spaces. I’ll push for better maintenance of roads and footpaths, improved access for people with disabilities, and updated play areas for children. I’ll work with the council to prioritise areas that have been overlooked and fight for funding to upgrade the places that bring us together.

Working together to reduce anti-social behaviour - I believe tackling anti-social behaviour needs teamwork – between the council, police, residents, and local services. I’ll support more visible community policing, better street lighting, and early intervention programmes for young people. I’m committed to listening to residents and taking swift action on fly-tipping, vandalism, and nuisance behaviour in our neighbourhoods.

Bringing empty premises back into use - Empty shops and buildings drag down our high streets and communities. I’ll campaign to bring these spaces back into use – for local businesses, community groups, pop-up events, or even affordable housing. I support stronger powers to make landlords act and more support for community-led regeneration.

Supporting practical changes that make everyday life easier - Whether it's improving public transport, fixing bin collection issues, or making services easier to access, I want to get the basics right. I’ll push for greener, more reliable transport, better communication from the council, and changes that put residents first.

I care deeply about our area and want to help build a safer, stronger, and more vibrant community – and with your support, I’m ready to get to work.

Activist Lynne Henderson-Lowe

Email: hello@gatesheadlibdems.org.uk

I have lived in Gateshead for a large part of my life, with periods in both London & Switzerland forging a career as a Risk Specialist. I am deeply proud of this amazing community that has shaped my values and outlook. I studied at the Universities of Sunderland and Anglia, where I gained a BSc (Hons) degree, and I’ve always believed that education is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve lives and create opportunity.

My commitment to public service is rooted in a simple but powerful principle: politics should make a real, practical difference to people’s everyday lives. I am passionate about listening to residents, standing up for fairness, and ensuring that no one in our community is left behind.

A particular area of focus for me is Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). I have a strong interest in improving the way SEND services are managed and delivered across the region, with the aim of creating a system that is more responsive, more transparent, and centred around the needs of children and families. I believe that every child deserves the right support at the right time — and that families should feel heard, respected, and properly supported.

My values closely reflect the Liberal Democrat ethos: fairness, opportunity, community empowerment, and local decision-making. I believe in working collaboratively with residents, schools, community groups, and partner organisations to find practical solutions to local challenges.