Gina Dowding
British politician (born 1962)
Gina Dowding (born 15 July 1962) is a British politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for North West England from 2019 to 2020, representing the Green Party of England and Wales. She has been a long-serving local councillor, holding seats on both Lancaster City Council and Lancashire County Council.
Early life and career
Dowding was born in London. She has lived in Lancaster for over 40 years, where she lives in the city centre with her partner and two adult sons.
Before entering full-time politics, she worked in public health in the National Health Service (NHS) and in project management for local charities, including in the field of drug and alcohol treatment.
Political career
Local government
Dowding was first elected to Lancaster City Council in 1999 for the Castle Ward (later serving in Dukes ward until 2007). She returned to the council in 2019 as councillor for Marsh ward, where she has been re-elected. She also serves as Deputy Leader of the Green Group on Lancaster City Council.
She has represented Lancaster Central on Lancashire County Council since 2013 and has been re-elected multiple times, most recently in 2025. She is noted for her community campaigning, including involvement in anti-fracking efforts in Lancashire.
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