Kingston Park and Dinnington Focus Team

Thank you - Kingston Park and Dinnington votes Lib Dem!

Thanks to everyone who voted Thursday. 

John, Barbara and Mohammad were elected with a thumping majority in one of the highest turnouts in the city. 
We really appreciate your support and friendship. 

The hard work continues as we dedicate ourselves to repaying the faith you have shown in us.  

If you have any local issues don’t hesitate to get in touch - kpd@ncl-libdems.org.uk

Get to know your Focus team

Barbara Down - is a trained nurse who worked for several years at the Freeman Hospital. Her career has always been centred on helping people and listening to their concerns. Alongside her professional work, Barbara has volunteered throughout her adult life with an international charity dedicated to building trust and overcoming divisions between people and communities. She later worked for the organisation as Head of Human Resources, gaining valuable experience in leadership, problem-solving and supporting others. Barbara believes that good local representation begins with listening. She promises to work hard to understand the concerns of residents all across Kingston Park and Dinnington Ward, and to actively seek ways to help resolve local issues. She is a strong, approachable voice for residents and will always take your concerns seriously.

Dr Mohammad Farsi MBE - Dr Mohammad Farsi MBE is an academic, community leader, and advocate for democracy and public service. A former Commander in the Iranian Navy, he left Iran after opposing authoritarian rule. After settling in the UK, he joined Newcastle University, earning a PhD in Automation and Control Engineering and later serving as Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He published around 150 research papers and supervised many postgraduate students. Since retiring, he has served the community through roles with HM Prison Frankland’s Independent Monitoring Board, police misconduct panels, and school governing bodies. A Newcastle resident for over forty years, he was awarded an MBE in 2019 for designing and implementing an automation protocol, which is used worldwide in automation systems and to education and the community.

Dr John Mansfield  - spent 35 years working as an NHS doctor, leading the gastroenterology department at the RVI. He led a research team focused on new treatments and genetics of inflammatory bowel disease, and dedicated his career to helping people. He and his wife raised their three daughters in Newcastle, and have called the city home ever since. John volunteers at Gosforth nature reserve, helping promote accessible green space for locals, and a home for wildlife in Newcastle. He cares passionately about local community, the provision of healthcare, and the environment.

How to Contact Your Focus Team

Do you have a problem or issue?

You can contact the team in the following ways:

Email us at: kpd@ncl-libdems.org.uk or just click on the button below

or email us directly:

• John Mansfield - john.mansfield@ncl-libdems.org.uk
• Barbara Down - Barbara.down@ncl-libdems.org.uk
• Mohammad Farsi - mohammad.farsi@ncl-libdems.org.uk

Meet your councillors at their regular surgeries:

1st Tuesday of each month at Kingston Park Community Centre (by appointment via email) - 7pm; and 3rd Wednesday of each month at Dinnington Memorial Institute - 6.15pm. 

We also plan on having pop up surgeries in different parts of the ward.

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