Committee

Constitution Committee (2026-2027)

The Committee considers and reviews the Council's Constitution. Any suggested amendments are then presented to Borough Council for approval (usually annually).

Committee members
Name	Party	Role
Councillor Paul Mackings	Reform UK	Chair
Councillor Susan Sybenga	Reform UK	Vice-Chair
Councillor Steve Cain	Reform UK	Member
Councillor Shirley Ford	Green Group	Member
Councillor Mike Smith	Reform UK	Member
Councillor Steven Smith	Reform UK	Member
Councillor Jasim Uddin	Green Group	Member
Councillor Chris Wears	Reform UK	Member
Councillor Stan Wildhirt	Reform UK	Member

Committee substitutes
Name	Party	Role
Councillor Abbey Muquith	Green Group	Substitute
Councillor David Royal	Reform UK	Substitute

Previous meetings
Date	Venue
14/07/2026	South Shields Town Hall	View meeting details

Upcoming meetings
Date	Venue
14/10/2026	South Shields Town Hall
18/03/2027	South Shields Town Hall

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