Lib Dems say 'Time for answers' on delayed £350m arena!
Council bosses have been told "it's time for answers" about a heavily delayed project to build an events arena
A Lib Dem Council would empower residents to have a real say over issues that matter. In the meantime we speak up for people who all too often feel let down. Gateshead charges the highest levels of Council Tax for band D properties of any metropolitan borough in the country but residents feel that it is out of touch and unresponsive. That has to change!
Councillor Ron Beadle
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Council bosses have been told "it's time for answers" about a heavily delayed project to build an events arena
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