Newcastle under Lyme Labour Party

05/09/2026

ANDREW FOX-HEWITT ANNOUNCED AS LABOUR CANDIDATE FOR TOWN

"I have lived in Newcastle for 40 years, went to school at Hassell Street in Town, worked at the local fire station, and have previously been a councillor.

My wife works at our hospital and my children go to school here.

I have spent my entire adult life in public service.

Our town centre is declining, and our council is dysfunctional under the Reform administration, so I've decided to put myself forward for residents to have an alternative to the chaos and decline, someone who will fight to protect our green spaces and environment, and for people of all ages to feel safe in our wonderful town."

21/08/2026

STATEMENT: RESIGNATION OF TOWN WARD COUNCILLOR CHRISTINE DUFFY

I have just received news of the resignation of Town Ward councillor Christine Duffy.

Serving as an elected representative is a privilege and an important responsibility, and I am sorry that Christine does not feel able to fulfil the term of office she was elected to serve in May 2026.

Being a councillor can be demanding, and there can be many pressures involved in representing residents and contributing to the work of the Council. I have every sympathy for anyone who finds themselves unable to honour their responsibility to the people for whatever reason.

My thoughts are with her at this time, and I wish her well for the future.

My focus – as ever – remains on ensuring that the residents of Town Ward – in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme continue to have a strong voice and that their concerns are properly represented.

Residents deserve councillors who are present, accessible and committed to working on their behalf, and I will continue to do everything I can to represent our community and – working alongside Newcastle’s voice in Parliament, Adam Jogee MP – get things done for local people.

Cllr Sheelagh Casey-Hulme
Borough Councillor for Town Ward

21/08/2026

The inevitable end to a farcical chapter of Reform incompetence and mismanagement at the Borough Council. Putting Newcastle-under-Lyme in the national headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Questions must be asked about Reform's selection processes and its lack of support for councillors to serve the people they should represent.

Town ward deserves hard-working councillors on the side of residents, working for them every day, like Cllr Sheelagh Casey-Hulme

A by-election will be held for a single seat on Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council in the Town ward.

A date for the election will be announced in due course.

The vacancy follows the resignation of borough councillor Christine Duffy. The resignation letter was dated 20 August 2026 and received by the Proper Officer on 21 August 2026.

The other councillor for Town ward, Cllr Sheelagh Casey-Hulme, is unaffected and continues in her role.

Further information will be shared once arrangements for the by-election are confirmed.

20/08/2026

A huge win for local people, thanks to the efforts of Labour Councillor for Town ward Cllr Sheelagh Casey-Hulme, working with local residents and speaking up to object to these plans

Planning committee members believe there are already too many HMOs in the area

18/08/2026

We're extending free 24/7 bus travel for disabled people across England.

13/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today!

05/08/2026

Young people shouldn't be priced out of education, employment or training.

That's why Labour is making transport more affordable for 16 to 18-year-olds.

23/07/2026

Labour is giving thousands of pubs, clubs and music venues a 20% cut in business rates.

For too long the pubs, clubs and live music venues have been disappearing from high streets. That is why Labour is cutting their business rates from April 2027.

22/07/2026

From January 2027, this Labour Government will cap bus fares at £2