Jesmond
Alderman Gerry Keating
Former Jesmond Councillor dies after illness
1 Jan 2026
Jesmond Focus Team
James Coles, Peter Allen and Philip Browne
Working hard for Jesmond all year round
Philip Browne, James Coles and Peter Allen are the councillors for North Jesmond Ward and will be the Liberal Democrats candidates for the new Jesmond Ward on Newcastle City Council in May 2026. They already work hard throughout the year to address local problems and issues and to ensure that the voices of Jesmond's residents are heard in the Council Chamber.
The Focus Team have a long record of listening to local people and keeping in touch through regular Focus newsletters. In addition, the Team also use this web page, eFocus and social media to keep local people informed about what is happening across the ward.
Philip, James and Peter are also part of the 22 strong Liberal Democrats Official Opposition Group on Newcastle City Council, holding the current Labour administration to account and pressing for change to improve our area and the wider city.
How to Contact the Focus Team
Do you have a problem or issue?
You can contact the Jesmond Focus Team in the following ways:
Email us at: jesmond@ncl-libdems.org.uk or just click on the button below
Call us by phone:
- Focus Editor Peter Allen - 07473 364838
- Councillor Philip Browne - 07971 205836
- Councillor James Coles - 07748 434163
Meet us at our regular surgeries: 1st Saturday of each month 10am - 11am at Jesmond Library, St. George's Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 2DL or 3rd Saturday of each month at our stall at Jesmond Food Market on Armstrong Bridge from 10am to 1pm.
Jesmond Local News
Jesmond
Save Our Parks & Green Spaces
Focus Team calls for much needed repairs across our parks
8 Dec 2025
Newcastle - Citywide
Newcastle Lib Dems condemn Budget that “isn't listening” to struggling communities
The Government was elected on a promise to tackle the cost of living crisis and grow the economy. This is the second Budget in a...
27 Nov 2025
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lib Dems Win Support for Safer, Quieter Bonfire Night in Newcastle
Newcastle Liberal Democrats have welcomed the council’s move to tackle the disturbance caused by fireworks and are calling for...
5 Nov 2025
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle Lib Dems demand clarity on Fair Funding Review amid fears London will benefit over the North
Newcastle Lib Dems demand clarity on council funding amid fears the Government’s Fair Funding Review will favour London over the North. Cllr Colin Ferguson urges a fair deal for Newcastle in the Budget.
28 Oct 2025
Newcastle - Citywide
Wendy Taylor on Asylum Seekers and the Need for Safe, Legal Routes
Refuge, family, and history: why Dr Wendy Taylor fights for a fair asylum system.
11 Oct 2025
Jesmond eFocus - More News - More Quickly
Many residents tell us how much they appreciate receiving a copy of the local FOCUS newsletter through their letterbox - with local news and campaign updates from the Liberal Democrats.
If you would like to receive more frequent updates on issues and stories affecting your local neighbourhood then eFocus is for you - a regular email newsletter sent direct to your email inbox from the Jesmond Focus Team. It is formatted to read easily on your computer, smart phone, tablet or other device.
If you would like to receive Jesmond eFocus then sign up below.
Sign up to receive regular local eFocus newsletters
Would you like to receive regular updates on stories affecting your neighbourhood? We can send our local eFocus newsletter direct to your email inbox - so you can read it on your computer, smart phone or tablet.
Jesmond Liberal Democrats Focus Team - Service & Action All Year Round
Tackling local issues and listening to residents across North Jesmond Ward
