Council defends its tree-axing record
Newcastle City Council says it is committing £100,000 for tree planting, following a newspaper investigation that shows Newcastle has become the tree-felling capital of the UK.
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Council holds viewing days for Brandling Park bowling green
Newcastle City Council is holding viewings today and tomorrow for anyone with ideas for new ways to use Brandling Park – the former Brandling Bowling Green and Pavilions, situated at the end of Clayton Road in Jesmond. The Council says it is keen to hear
Candidates discuss issues at JesmondLocal hustings debate
JesmondLocal’s regular pre-election hustings was held on April 24th. Aditi Sequeira has our in-depth report on what happened
There’s still life in this cemetery
It could be another 20 years before Jesmond Old Cemetery is full, reckons the volunteer group who have restored the site
Students collect 150 litter bags in five hour shifts
The litter pick was organised by Newcastle University Students’ Union’s Raising and Giving Society (RAG) and coordinated by committee members of Keep Jesmond Clean (KJC) at Jesmond Library. The 200 student volunteers who litter-picked had signed up to participate in a one-week fundraising effort to raise £8,000 for six charities. RAG president Jack Green says that target has now been exceeded.
Student volunteers outnumber residents in latest Jesmond litter-pick
Sub-zero temperatures, slippery pavements and a good amount of frozen waste didn’t stop 25 students from Newcastle and Northumbria universities from litter-picking in Jesmond last weekend
Parks to remain free for residents and visitors to use
Controversial charitable trust to continue the safe running of the city’s parks, Aditi Sequeira reports
Youngest volunteers set example at Jesmond litter pick
Students to get bins text-reminder service as university reports fall in rubbish complaints