Two former Newcastle City Council members for Kingston Park South and Newbiggin Hall have been recognised for their dedicated service to the city after being awarded the title of Honorary Alderman of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne.
George Pattison was first elected to Newcastle City Council in 2006 for Woolsington ward before later representing Kingston Park South and Newbiggin Hall following boundary changes. During his time on the council, he served on a range of committees, chaired the Licensing Committee, and in 2014 became Lord Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Jacqui Robinson was first elected to Newcastle City Council in 2014 for Woolsington ward before later representing Kingston Park South and Newbiggin Hall following boundary changes. Throughout her time on the council, she served her local communities with dedication and, in 2025, was elected Sheriff and Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne.
At last night’s meeting of Newcastle City Council, both George Pattison and Jacqui Robinson were awarded the honorary title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their commitment and service to the city and its residents.
Leader of the Newcastle Labour Group, Councillor Ged Bell, congratulated both former councillors on receiving the honour.
“George and Jacqui have each made a valued contribution to Newcastle through their years of public service. On behalf of the Newcastle Labour Group, I would like to thank them both for their dedication to our city and congratulate them on this thoroughly well-deserved honour. Their commitment to the people of Newcastle has helped make our city a better place, and it is fitting that they have been recognised in this way.”