Colin Ferguson (politician)
Councillor Colin Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| Leader of Newcastle City Council | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Kilgour |
| Leader of the Opposition in Newcastle City Council | |
| In office 23 January 2023 – 27 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Cott |
| Succeeded by | Nick Hartley |
| Councillor for Gosforth | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2018 | |
| Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Newcastle City Council | |
| Assumed office 23 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Cott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1987 (age 38) |
| Party | Liberal Democrats |
Colin Peter Ferguson (born December 1987)[1] is a British Liberal Democrat politician who has served as the Leader of Newcastle City Council since May 2026,[2] having previously served as leader of the opposition from 2023 to 2026. He has been the leader of the Liberal Democrats on the council since 2023.[3] He has served as a councillor for the Gosforth ward since 2018.[4]
References
- ↑ "Colin Peter FERGUSON personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ "Cllr Colin Ferguson appointed as the new leader of Newcastle City Council | Newcastle City Council". new.newcastle.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 2026-07-22. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Holland, Daniel (2023-01-23). "Newcastle Liberal Democrats name Gosforth councillor as new leader". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ "Councillor details - Councillor Colin Ferguson". www.newcastle.gov.uk. 2026-07-27. Retrieved 2026-07-27.