Audio slideshow: Young voters’ political engagement
With the April 20th deadline for voter registration approaching, Claire Hawthorn asks young voters how politically engaged they are
Category Archives: Politics
Vote Jesmond 2015: Candidates announced
Six candidates standing in each seat in this year’s council elections. JesmondLocal reveals their names
Vote Jesmond 2015: Your chance to quiz the candidates
JesmondLocal hosts its annual Vote Jesmond hustings at Jesmond LIbrary on April 29th from 7:45pm
Green Party Candidates for Jesmond announced
With 30 days to go until election day, Claire Hawthorn meets local Green candidates Shehla Naqvi and Robert Magowen
Video: Which Election Issues Make Jesmond Voters Tick?
Sean Edward Seddon, Claire Hawthorn and Louis Francis gauge the mood of Jesmond voters as the 2015 General Election campaign gets underway
Local head raises concerns over child safety on school run
West Jesmond Primary head says children could be killed on way to school due to traffic, reports Emma Duggan
Labour announces local election candidates
Claire Hawthorn meets local Labour candidates Dan Perry and Kerry Allibhai with 92 days to go until election day
Larkspur Terrace residents outline concerns about Acorn Road future
Local residents, campaigners and councillors continue to debate road’s future, writes Carly Peacock
Pro-Option 1 Acorn Road petition submitted to council
Former Green Party candidate Shehla Naqvi submits petition supporting Acorn Road consultation to council, reports Carly Peacock
Council to conduct further consultations on Acorn Road proposals
Letters between council chief executive and regional MP outline more detail on Acorn Road future, Claire Hawthorn finds