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Councillor Richard Gorton

Early day motion 3131, tabled 14 April 2026 by Adam Jogee (Labour). Signed by 4 members.

That this House congratulates Councillor Richard Gorton for his service as a Councillor for Wolstanton on Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council between 2022 and 2026; notes that Councillor Gorton is stepping down from the District Borough Council at the election on Thursday 7 May 2026; acknowledges his work on behalf of the people of Wolstanton and Newcastle-under-Lyme; and sends its best wishes to Councillor Richard Gorton and his family, particularly his parents and his grandchildren, for the years ahead.

Signatures by party: Labour 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.