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In a show of apparent petulance, Labour's Council Group fought off two attempts by the Opposition to ensure a proper debate on the vital vaccine rollout scheme that is central to our country's return…
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"The news of the latest lockdown is sobering but sadly not unexpected. The picture in Newcastle, whilst serious, has seen a lower rate of increase of the virus but other parts of the region and the…
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All primary schools should move to remote learning until 18 January and for Ministers should use that time to 'get ahead of the virus' and publish a clear plan to open schools safely say Newcastle…
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In a debate on the leaving legislation in the House of Lords, John Lord Shipley, former Leader of Newcastle City Council, said : "We have heard a lot about sovereignty. The Government have…
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'People have had mixed messages from the Government, and at times, the Council's political leadership, about the Coronavirus , which have raised expectations that things would get better more…
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Good King Wenceslas looked out
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It was already disappointing for the North East that the proposed "Y shape" HS2's eastern leg was to end between Leeds and York, with services further north operating on the existing East Coast Main…
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'The impact of Brexit is the most major risk affecting our local and regional economy, " said Liberal Democrats Leader of the Opposition, Cllr Nick Cott, after the City cabinet meeting discusses the…
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Newcastle City Council's announcements regarding their intention to "retain" changes to GosforthHigh Street have shocked Liberal Democrats councillors in Gosforth. Despite attempting to engage…
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"The Government decision that Newcastle and much of the North East will enter Tier 3 restrictions after lockdown ends on December 2nd is onerous but is not unexpected, " said Newcastle's Liberal…
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