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Liberal Democrats · Birtley ward · Gateshead Council
Overview
Attendance
68%
Meetings
19 of 28
Council Rank
55th of 65
Council Average
79%
vs. Council Average
-11%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (18 councillors)
-12%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Joe Sowerby
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- Birtley
- Council
- Gateshead Council
- Attendance
- 68% (19 of 28 meetings)
- Rank
- 55th of 65 councillors in Gateshead Council
- In office since
- 02/05/2024
Contact & Links
- Phone
- 07354165461
- Official Profile
- View on council website
- Democracy Club
- View candidate profile
Data last updated: 5 May 2026