Gateshead
FOCUS 185 - Autumn Ward Updates
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1 Nov 2025
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Gateshead
GOOD NEWS - Post Office returns!
The reopening of the unit has been welcomed by your local Lib Dem Focus Team - Jonathan Mohammed, Marilynn Ord and Jonathan Wallace.
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
WARD UPDATES
Updates on bus services, Barclays to close, footpath resurfaced on Front Street, and MORE!
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
Shadon House demolished
Shadon House in Barley Mow is no more! It has been demolished following Gateshead Council’s decision to decommission the former social services building.
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
Allerdene Bridge Unsafe
The new bridge was installed in September 2023 and the old Allerdene Bridge was demolished, but in January this year, faults in welding joints were found in the new bridge.
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
New CCTV for Durham Road
Durham Road will be getting two new CCTV cameras from Northumbria Police.
1 Sep 2025
In Other News...
In Other News
Bill Quay Fire: Statement from Pelaw and Heworth Ward Councillors
Local councillors Amanda Wintcher, Ian Patterson and Paul Diston share our community’s sadness about the tragedy that occurred in Bill Quay on Friday evening. Our thoughts are especially with Layton’s family and friends.
4 May 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead care centre put into special measures with residents 'at risk of harm'
Whistleblowers told the Care Quality Commission about a range of safety issues at the Sister Winifred Laver Promoting Independence Centre in Felling
26 Mar 2025
Gateshead
Why a Tyne Bridge restoration cash U-turn would be 'spectacular own goal' for Labour
Senior politicians, and business leaders are today urging the Government to end months of uncertainty and commit to providing the final £6 million for the Tyne Bridge's restoration
24 Mar 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead council tax bill rise of 4.99% approved as leader admits 'burden' on households
Gateshead Council agreed budget plans on Thursday that include a council tax rise and spending £11 million of its reserves, but says that frontline service cuts have been avoided
21 Mar 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead council approve funding for project that helped vulnerable man who cost services £2m
A bespoke care programme is set to receive another years funding to help the regions most difficult and complex cases.
20 Mar 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead Flyover will be 'gone within a year', council leader promises
Three months on from the sudden closure of the A167 Gateshead Highway flyover in December, Gateshead Council formally committed on Tuesday to tear it down.
18 Mar 2025