The Members of the South Shields Labour Party have now selected their candidates for the 2008 Local council elections.

Beacon and Bents
 John Wood - Lead Member for Resources who is seeking re-election

Biddick and All Saints
Anne Walsh - a former Councillor, seeking to make a comeback following the decision of Joe Kidd to stand down

Cleadon Park
Alex Donaldson - Deputy Mayor of South Tyneside seeking re-election

Harton
Neil Maxwell - former Councillor seeking to return to the Council Chamber

Horsley Hill and Westoe Crown
Arthur Meeks - Licensing Committee Chair seeking re-election

Simonside and Rekendyke
Ed Malcolm - Regeneration Scrutiny Chair, seeking re-election

West Park
Bob Watters - first time candidate seeking to break this Progressive stronghold

Westoe
Fay Cunningham - first time candidate

Whitburn and Marsden
Tracey Dixon - Mayor of South Tyneside seeking re-election

Whiteleas
Doreen Purvis - Active Trade Unionist



Leaving the Council for personal reasons in May will be Biddick and All Saints Councillor Joe Kidd - we thank him for his service to the people of South Tyneside.

A STRONG AND UNITED TEAM - READY TO SERVE YOU