Jesmond
Jude Browne for South Jesmond
Jude Browne and the Lib Dem Team start the campaign to win the South Jesmond By Election
5 Jul 2025
North Jesmond Focus Team
James Coles, Peter Allen and Philip Browne
Working hard for North Jesmond all year round
Philip Browne, James Coles and Peter Allen are the Liberal Democrat councillors for North Jesmond Ward on Newcastle City Council. They work hard throughout the year to address local problems and issues and to ensure that the voices of North 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 23 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 North Jesmond Focus Team in the following ways:
Email us at: northjesmond@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
North Jesmond Local News
Jesmond
Peter picks up Gerry's mantle in North Jesmond
Peter Allen holds North Jesmond Council seat with increased majority following retirement of long-serving popular local councillor Gerry Keating
13 Sep 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Effective action still needed to stop sewage pollution after proposals watered down by Labour locally and nationally
Liberal Democrats will continue their campaign in Newcastle and nationally to stop sewage polluting our rivers, lakes and coastline after Labour councillors and ministers missed opportunities to effectively tackle the water companies
8 Sep 2024
Jesmond
Meet the Focus Team at Jesmond Food Market
Alongside some great local food offers, you can now discuss local issues with the Jesmond Focus Team
17 Aug 2024
Jesmond
Coming to a door near you soon...
If you live in North Jesmond, Peter Allen and the Jesmond Focus Team will be calling on you over the next few weeks
11 Aug 2024
Jesmond
Gerry Keating steps down as Jesmond councillor
Long serving councillor and campaigner retires due to ill health
31 Jul 2024
Jesmond
Jesmond Residents' Survey Launched
Let us know your views on local issues
20 Jul 2024
Newcastle - Citywide
Labour votes down pavements improvement demand
The Liberal Democrats brought a motion to Newcastle City Council this week on the state of our pavements and the injuries local people are sustaining from trip hazards. Labour Councillors, apparently anxious to watch football on TV, voted it down We said:
12 Jul 2024
Jesmond
James wins in North Jesmond
James Coles was elected to Newcastle City Council on Thursday 2 May
3 May 2024
Jesmond
Stop Sewage Pollution in Jesmond Dene
James Coles and the Jesmond Focus Team are backing the Lib Dems campaign to stop sewage pollution of the Ouseburn
10 Mar 2024
Jesmond
Metro Woes Continue
Disappointment after latest Metro announcement of further delays to the introduction of new trains
7 Feb 2024
North 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 North Jesmond Focus Team. It is formatted to read easily on your computer, smart phone, tablet or other device.
If you would like to receive North 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.
North Jesmond Liberal Democrats Focus Team - Service & Action All Year Round
Tackling local issues and listening to residents across North Jesmond Ward
