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Lib Dems question inspections of flyover
Gateshead Lib Dems question inspections of flyover
27 Jan 2025
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Gateshead
Keir Starmer refuses to commit to Tyne Bridge's final £6m of restoration funding
The Prime Minister blamed his Conservative predecessors for leaving 'unforgivable' gaps in transport spending plans which have threatened the Tyne Bridge repairs project.
21 Jan 2025
Gateshead
Government making no promises on Gateshead Flyover as minister visits a month after closure
Labour roads minister Lilian Greenwood saw the closed A167 flyover on Thursday, but big questions remain about the crumbling structure's future
17 Jan 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead Lib Dems call for meeting with regional mayor over Gateshead flyover.
Gateshead Lib Dems call for meeting with regional mayor over Gateshead flyover.
23 Dec 2024
Gateshead
Newcastle and Gateshead Lib Dem opposition leaders issue urgent call to action to Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Newcastle and Gateshead opposition leaders have issued a joint statement challenging the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to take urgent action to prevent growing chaos crossing the Tyne
20 Dec 2024
Gateshead
Gateshead flyover call for demolition to reopen A167.
Gateshead flyover call for demolition to reopen A167.
16 Dec 2024
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