Linda Wright
British politician (born 1950)
Linda Isabel Wright (born 31 October 1950) is a British politician who became the Lord Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2017. She served as a Labour councillor from 1996 to 2026 representing Newburn, Throckley and Callerton depending on boundary changes.
Early life and education
Wright was born in Throckley, a village in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her family had lived in the village for five generations, mainly working as miners, though her father was the first in many generations not to go down the pits. He trained as a fitter and turner, serving his apprenticeship with Vickers Armstrong, and worked at Spencer's Steel Works in Walbottle until retirement.
Wright was educated at the Walbottle Campus where she engaged in a two-year commercial course. She continued her education at Newcastle College of Further Education where she went on to gain high levels in shorthand and typing, skills which she has used for most of her working life.
Professional career
Wright worked for ten years at Bainbridge, starting out as a Junior Secretary and finishing as Secretary to the Goodwill Manager. She left Bainbridge to have her two sons, later returning to work in 1987 in a role at Newcastle College. She had numerous roles at the College throughout her 26 years, retiring in December 2012.
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