Experience
Find out about the experience of Lord Forbes of Newcastle outside of Parliament.
Non political
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Non Exec Director
2025 -
Gentoo Housing Group
Non Exec Director
2023 -
Self Employed
Self Employed Political Consultant
2022 -
Involve North East
Chief Executive
2001 - 2016
Political
Labour Shadow Cabinet
Member
2020 - 2022
Local Government Association
Labour Group Leader and Senior Vice Chair
2016 - 2022
National Executive Committee of the Labour Party
Member
2016 - 2022
Newcastle City Council
Leader
2011 - 2022
Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Authority
Vice Chair
2007 - 2022
Newcastle City Council
Councillor
2000 - 2022
Public life
Action on Smoking and Health
Trustee
2023 -
Fresh N.E.
Chair
2007 - 2015