Our North Northumberland Labour Party County Council Candidates
We’re championing our committed, hard-working County Council Candidates who are putting themselves forward to serve their communities in the Local Elections. Find their key priorities, contact details and social media profiles below.
Your Local Labour Party Candidates.
Select your local area below, and our North Northumberland Labour Party candidates will be displayed with their respective ward(s). Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like any support.
- Alnwick, Shilbottle & Rothbury
- Amble, Druridge Bay & Lynemouth
- Berwick & The North
- Morpeth, Pegswood & Longhirst

Mary Finn
Mary has lived in Northumberland for 30 years, and is passionate about improving life for local people. She raised her children in Northumberland, and until recently worked across the county as a Child Protection Social Worker. She’s passionate about tackling the unique challenges of rural life, and supporting the local community.

Adelina Goddard
My name is Adelina Goddard, and I’m the Labour party candidate for the local elections for Shilbottle ward. I live in Longframlington, and I’m passionate about the area. If elected I will:
- Hold regular surgeries, be contactable and responsive.
- Fight for a better run council
- Make sure our kids get the best start in life
- Drive local investment, and support local businesses.
It would be an honour to be elected to serve you, thank you for your time and consideration.
Published and Promoted by Jo Crumplin on behalf of Adelina McLeod, all at 94 Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UZ.
John Shepherd
Helen Seymour

Scott Dickinson MBE
Scott is the leader of Northumberland Labour and has worked tirelessly as councillor for Druridge Bay over a number of years. His experience as a local business leader and work supporting the community at Hadston House demonstrates his commitment to the area, as well as his empathy and caring nature.

Liz Dunn
Liz is a dedicated, local community leader having served as councillor for Lynemouth since 2017. Liz has lived in Lynemouth for many years, working in the local school for over 25 of these, and now contributing to the School’s development as a governor.

Terry Clark
Terry is a dedicated, passionate local member, having served as a county councillor in Amble for a number of years. He is standing for re-election in 2025.

Amy Spriggs
Amy lives and works locally, allowing her to understand local issues. She has a proven track record supporting people at Hadston House, and hopes to bring her compassion and drive to support others in the local community.

Simon Dixon
Simon has served his community as Chair of the Berwick trades Council, and has now put himself forward to be the councillor for Berwick North.
Paul Claridge
James Haswell
Linda Lindley
Sandra Dickinson

Mark Gerrard
Mark is passionate about the community that he’s lived in for over a decade. His children were raised locally, and he was married locally too. He currently works for a National Charity housing vulnerable people, after having previously worked as a Firefighter.

Joanne Crumplin
Jo has lived in the North East since 1989, and is a proud Bullers Green resident. Working and living locally, Jo has also stood up for others as a USDAW Union Rep for over 12 years, and an USDAW National Executive Councillor for 4 years.
Jo’s passion and dedication is evident in her hard work meeting residents on the doorstep across Morpeth, and as a councillor she will champion your voice at County Hall.

Vicky Oakley
Vicky is the Chair of Pegswood Parish Council, and and has been a Parish Councillor since 2021. She lives locally with her family, and is a foster carer. Her priorities are as follows:
- Local roads and paths aren’t being maintained to the level they should be. I will work hard to address this if elected.
- Pegswood needs a Secondary School to accommodate local children and families.
- With anti-social behaviour on the rise, so I will prioritise increased community policing and youth engagement.
- I want to ensure developers are held to account and invest in our local services.

Ian Lindley
Ian served as County Councillor for Stobhill Ward between 2007 and 2017. During this time, he set up community facilities, the football pitch at Stobhill Grange and the MUGA Facility in the Avenues. He also helped set up Stobhill link, and supported the re-development of Morpeth Train Station & its car parks.
If elected, Ian would prioritise developing Stobhill’s regeneration plan, which he produced during his previous term, and working hard to represent and support residents across the ward.

Brooke Burgess
Brooke is a Morpeth lass, and works locally managing the highly successful Northumberland Community Enterprise Charity, supporting the economy and combatting social issues. Brooke is honest, passionate about the community, and committed to helping others – skills she hopes to take forward if elected councillor.
Promoted by Adelina McLeod on behalf of all North Northumberland Labour County Council candidates, all contactable at 94 Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UZ.
Don’t forget to vote on Thursday 1st May.
Get Involved & Volunteer.
You can support our campaign by joining a door-knock session, delivering leaflets, making phone calls and much more. Visit Labour Events to join an event today!