Leaders
- Nick Forbes (Lab, 2011 - present)
- David Faulkner (Lib Dem, 2010- 2011)
- John Shipley OBE (Lib Dem, 2006-2010)
- Peter Arnold (Lib Dem, 2004-2006) (left Post to be Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle for 2006 to 2007)
- Tony Flynn (Labour, 1994-2004)
- Jeremy Beecham (Labour, 1977-1994)
- Tom Collins (Labour, 1973-77)
- Arthur Grey (Conservative, 1967-1973)
- Bert Abrahart (Labour, 1966-1967)
- Frank Butterfield (Labour, 1965-1966)
- T Dan Smith (Labour, 1959-1965)
The office of Leader of the Council was formally established during T Dan Smith's period of control, with official recognition and administrative support being accorded to the Leader of the Council and the Leader of the Opposition.
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