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Newcastle Mayor Ross Kerridge resigned in February 2026 due to health issues from lymphoma treatment, prompting a by-election.
Newcastle Mayor Ross Kerridge, 69, has resigned due to health issues from non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, citing ongoing side effects that prevent him from fulfilling the role.
Diagnosed in October 2025, he returned to office in January 2026 after a leave from mid-October to January 19 but stepped down with regret.
A surprise independent winner in September 2024, he aimed to reduce partisan influence and focus on core services.
A by-election will fill the vacancy, as the next regular election is in September 2028.
Council members are set to meet February 10 to appoint an interim mayor, with Greens deputy Charlotte McCabe likely to serve.
El alcalde de Newcastle, Ross Kerridge, dimitió en febrero de 2026 debido a problemas de salud derivados del tratamiento del linfoma, lo que provocó una elección parcial.