Newcastle - Citywide
Newcastle Liberal Democrats give thanks on Armed Forces Day
Many Lib Dem councillors turned out to pay tribute to those serving both now and in the past.
27 Jun 2026
Your Focus Team
Councillor David Down and campaigners Dhananjay Singh and Richard Morris
Working hard for The Great Park, Brunswick & Hazlerigg all year round
Councillor David Down is the Liberal Democrat councillor for Castle ward, elected in May 2026. Campaigners Dhananjay and Richard make up the rest of your Castle Focus Team.
The Focus Team are always out and about speaking to residents across the ward.
Key issues for the team are: getting the Council to fix our broken roads and pavements, maintaining our precious green spaces, adoption of the Great Park and other new housing estates in Hazlerigg.
David is also part of the 25 strong Liberal Democrats Group on Newcastle City Council, who lead the Council as a minority administration.
How to Contact Your Local Councillors
Do you have a problem or issue?
You can contact your local councillor via email at: castle@ncl-libdems.org.uk.
Your Liberal Democrat team holds regular ward surgeries across Castle Ward. No appointment is needed, just come along if you have a local issue, concern or question.
- Great Park Community Centre, Roseden Way NE13 9BD; 1st Thursday of each month between 6-7pm, except August.
- Outside One Stop Shop, Wagonway Drive, Middleton South NE13 9BJ; 2nd Saturday of each month between 12-1pm, except August and December.
- Brunswick Rest Centre, Greenside Avenue NE13 7DY; 2nd Tuesday of each month between 6-6.45pm, except August.
- Hazlerigg Community Centre, Coach Lane NE13 7AS; Last Thursday of each month between 4.30-5.30pm, except August and December.
Whether it is roads, pavements, buses, housing, litter, planning, green spaces or any other council matter, your local Liberal Democrat is here to help.
Castle Local News
Newcastle - Citywide
Newcastle Liberal Democrats welcome Armed Forces Day event in the city
Armed Forces Champion for Newcastle City Council, Cllr David Down, invites residents to come along and join in at the Civic Centre
25 Jun 2026
Castle
Residents Urge Changes to X47 Bus Route and Shelters
Local Lib Dem campaigner John Mansfield has renewed calls for the X47 bus route along Windsor Way in Kingston Park to be revised....
12 Nov 2025
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
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
Castle
Liberal Democrats’ Commitment to Cultural Regeneration in Newcastle
Ali Avaei, candidate for Newcastle Central and West, endorses the commitments to culture and sports – particularly at the grass roots - which the Liberal Democrats have made in its manifesto for the General Election.
26 Jun 2024
Castle 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 Castle Focus Team. It is formatted to read easily on your computer, smart phone, tablet or other device.
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Castle Liberal Democrats - Working Hard All Year Round
Tackling local issues and listening to residents across Kingston Park, The Great Park, Brunswick, Dinnington & Hazlerigg.
