The future of Jesmond in a post-coronavirus world will be the topic of discussion in an online talk hosted by Jesmond Library this Thursday evening. The virtual meeting will be led by local resident Tony Waterston, who says his aim is to help build bridges
The area’s awards for businesses reducing plastic usage have been postponed, writes Laura Fitzsimmons
Jesmond Food Market has teamed up with local zero emissions delivery company ZMove to help traders lower their carbon emissions when moving stock and setting up stalls. ZMove launched in March 2019 with an employed, trained rider team and a fleet of electric cargo bikes,
Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to RAG society President Cameron Trotter about the latest student litter pick in Jesmond, in an attempt to Keep Jesmond Clean
Jack Ramage reports on plans to tackle broken glass in Jesmond – which has blighted local pet owners
South Jesmond residents have accused councillors of lacking a plan to tackle a range of perennial problems facing the ward. They have also complained about a lack of accountability following the decision to make ward meetings annual. The main concerns raised at last month’s South
Jesmond residents’ displeasure at emissions charges means they’re not in the second round of a clean air consultation, reports Chloe Weeks
Newcastle City Council’s strategy for tackling the climate crisis will be detailed in a talk next Wednesday (23 October) by cabinet member Clare Penny-Evans. The idea of a “climate change convention” was first mooted by council leader Nick Forbes in April as a means of
Keep Jesmond Clean claims more needs to be done to tackle the litter problem in Jesmond, reports Charlotte Cooper
SeaPigs, headed by former Jesmond resident Mick Armstrong, is creating beach footwear that is not only eco-friendly but promises to be more ergonomic too.