We believe that the Labour Council in Newcastle was elected last year largely because of national factors, and it's taking our city backwards.
Councillor Sarah Cross has welcomed proposals from the coalition government to remove tax breaks for second home-owners. Currently, Councils are legally obliged to give a second home council tax…
There have been ongoing problems with anti social fires, underage drinking and other anti-social behaviour acrossDentonwhich are of great concern to residents and councillors. The Council has been…
In the last North Jesmond Focus we were pleased to report a large increase in financial support for Operation Oak from Newcastle University. We can now report that Northumbria University has agreed…
The current economic environment does not allow the Labour Party to tax and spend as they have generally done in the past - often recklessly. This year they were forced to make some cuts. The result…
Local action has saved the sauna in the Outer West Pool. A petition was raised by local people against the proposed closure. The council had wanted to turn the space into a dance studio instead.
On 3rd May you also have the chance to vote in a referendum for an elected mayor for Newcastle. Denton Activist Kevin Brown says: "An elected mayor is the wrong approach for Newcastle - it puts too…
The Labour Council's hamfisted proposals for housing development in the city - approved for consultation in secret - have been the subject of huge opposition by residents with thousands of letters…
