Gateshead
Lib Dems say ‘HEADS MUST ROLL’
The Care Quality Commission’s report into the Sister Winifred Laver centre has been described as ‘chilling’ by Opposition councillors.
26 Mar 2025
Gateshead Liberal Democrats
Demand Better For Gateshead!
Welcome to the Gateshead Liberal Democrats website. Our team of Councillors represent wards across Gateshead, and our members actively work for residents across the borough.
Our website includes information to help you get involved in community issues and access useful services such as reporting fly-tipping and responding to planning applications. You will also find contact details for each Councillor and updates about what we are doing for you!
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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
Gateshead Focus
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
National Focus
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026