Division of Newcastle Division of Newcastle The Division of Newcastle is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. The division was proclaimed in 1900, and was one of the original 65 divisions to be contested at the first federal election. The division was named after the city of Newcastle, around which the division is centred. The current Member for the Division of Newcastle, since the 2013 federal election, is Sharon Claydon, a member of the Australian Labor Party. It has been held by the Australian Labor Party for its entire existence. Historically, it has been one of that party's
2014 Newcastle City Council election saw UKIP field candidates around the city. The party came second in wards including Byker and Lemington. 2014 Newcastle City Council election The 2014 Newcastle City Council election took place on 22 May 2014 to elect members of Newcastle City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. The election saw the governing Labour party gain a net extra seat in the council chambers, gaining the wards of Denton and South Jesmond. An Independent councillor was also elected in Westerhope, with Bill Corbett winning with a 451 majority over the Labour Party. The Conservatives improved