Low Fell

Councillor Ron Beadle (Leader)

Phone: 0191 421 1269 / 0191 433 2074

Email: cllr.rbeadle@gateshead.gov.uk

I have been Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition on Gateshead Council since January 2023, and have represented Low Fell since 1996. I sit on a number of Council committees and provide constructive opposition — which means backing the Council when it does the right thing, but criticising it when it doesn’t.

I believe that a Lib Dem Council would empower residents to have a real say over issues that matter. In the meantime we speak up for people who all too often feel let down. Gateshead charges the highest levels of Council Tax for band D properties of any metropolitan borough in the country, but residents feel that it is out if touch and unresponsive. That has to change.

Beyond the Council, I am a Professor at Northumbria University’s Business School and write a monthly column for The Journal.

Councillor Daniel Duggan

Phone: 0191 487 4613 / 0191 433 2074

Email: cllr.dduggan@gateshead.gov.uk

I have been a councillor since 2016. I was born and brought up in Gateshead, and studied Law and Government at the London School of Economics, Durham University, Northumbria University, and Sunderland University.

Currently I am working full time, teaching Economics at a sixth form college. 

Councillor Dawn Welsh

Phone: 07584 205411

Email: cllr.dwelsh@gateshead.gov.uk

I was born and raised in Low Fell, and I am the third generation to live here. My family has been part of the commercial fabric of Gateshead since the mid 1700's. I was elected to represent it in 2022.

I attended local schools before studying Business at the University of Teesside. Professionally my 30-year career is rooted in new market development within the construction, property and infrastructure deployment sectors, and I specialise in the decarbonisation of heat, power and transport. I have sat on the Renewable Energy Association UK Solar Steering Group and contributed to their Solar, Energy Storage and Electric Vehicle Charging forums.

I am passionate about the creation of a sustainable regional economy whilst also leaving a sustainable environment to future generations. I believe both can thrive when communities are supported to help themselves. I am not afraid to speak truth to power and will continue to do so on behalf of residents.