Born and raised in Newcastle, Alex served as a local councillor from 2021 to 2026. He served as Deputy Leader of Newcastle City Council from 2024 to 2026.
During that time, Alex secured investment in local neighbourhoods and worked with residents to improve roads, protect green spaces and tackle litter and fly tipping. From pursuing longstanding neighbourhood concerns to supporting community events such as D2 Youth Zone’s Christmas Parade, Alex built a reputation for being approachable, hardworking and persistent.
Alex continues to serve as a Woolsington Parish Councillor and works with local residents’ groups. He is also a non executive director of an educational organisation that uses creativity to build confidence, and a trustee of Out North East (ONE), a charity supporting LGBTQ+ communities.
Alex believes councillors should be approachable, listen to residents and take practical action to improve their communities. His experience in local government has strengthened his commitment to delivering better services, cleaner neighbourhoods and opportunities for local families.
Alex is determined to continue standing up for residents in Newbiggin Hall and Callerton, working alongside the community to tackle local issues and deliver the improvements people deserve.