I am currently the Leader of the Sunderland Conservatives, Association Chairman and a councillor for Barnes Ward.

I currently serve as a councillor for Fulwell ward, as well as Deputy Leader of the Council Group and Deputy Chairman (Political) of the Association.

I am currently the Deputy Chairman (Membership) and a Councillor for St Peter’s Ward.

I am presently studying at Sunderland University and have interests in history and politics.

I am Councillor for St Chad's Ward.

I was captain of the University of York team on the 2018/19 series of University Challenge.

My main base for politics in Sunderland has been St Michael’s ward, where I have lived for over 60 years.

I am the President of Sunderland Conservatives. 

I was elected to serve as the Councillor for Barnes Ward in 2019. I have lived in the area all of my life and I run a family business which is located within the ward.

I am the Shadow Cabinet Member for Healthy City.

I am a councillor for St Michael's Ward.

My council email address is cllr.bob.francis@sunderland.gov.uk
My telephone number is 528 7608

I am proud to have represented St. Peter's ward between 2006 and 2010 and from 2014 to the present day. 

Residents can contact me in the following ways:

Email: cllr.shirley.leadbitter@sunderland.gov.uk