Key information
Role: Leader of Gateshead Council
Memberships: Cabinet
Council: Gateshead
Page last updated 03-10-2024
Martin was elected as a member of Gateshead Council in 1984 and served in various roles including Deputy Leader for six years, before being elected as Leader of the Council in May 2016.
Prior to this, Martin worked for the GMB Trade Union for 23 years undertaking a number of roles including Regional Officer, Head of Research, Health and Safety, and Media and Communications.
As Leader of the Council, Martin is involved in several national and regional bodies. He is a member of North East Combined Authority, LGA City Regions Board and Gateshead College. He is also Chair of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust.
Martin is married with one daughter.
Read more about Martin Gannon on the Gateshead Council website