Ward co-ordination is part of the Neighbourhood Services Directorate. All 26 wards in Newcastle have a Ward Co-ordinator.
The main role of Ward Co-ordination is to:
- Provide a means through Ward Committees for local people to have their say about services and policies that affect them and their community
- Develop structures to support the Ward Committee involving older people and involving younger people
- Work closely with the councillors elected in your ward to ensure that local issues and priorities are considered
- Develop joint working with residents, key groups and organisations and other people who are interested in the ward to resolve any issues of local relevance
- Support local groups and organisations to apply for funding
- Coordinate Safer Neighbourhoods Action and Problem Solving Meetings (SNAPS) in the ward and ensure that results are used to develop Ward Priority Plans and inform the Ward Committee. You can find more information about this in the Where You Live section of our website
- Ensure that all residents living in the ward have an equal opportunity to access and have a say about the services which affect them
What is happening in my area?
To find out what is going on in your local area and how you can get involved click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I speak to one of my local councillors?
What do Ward Co-ordinators do?
How can I apply for funding from the Ward Committee?
How can I report environmental issues in my ward?
I have hearing difficulties. Can I get involved in the Ward Committee?
Can I get information in different languages and formats?
How can I find copies of agenda and minutes?
When is my next Ward Committee?
I am unsure which ward I live in. How can I find out?
How do I raise an issue at a Ward Committee?
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