Student vote increasingly important in local elections, says Lib Dem councillor
A local councillor has said students could dictate the outcome of upcoming elections, Hannah Gul-Khan reports
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JesmondLocal hosts election hustings debate tonight
JesmondLocal is hosting its annual local election hustings event at Jesmond URC on Burdon Terrace this evening (Tuesday May 2nd), from 7:45pm to 9:45pm. It’s a Question-Time style event where residents of North and South Jesmond have the chance to put questions to the candidates
‘It’s a really good thing to do’: Royal Grammar School gives qualified welcome to Sunak’s maths idea
The deputy head of a local school has supported Rishi Sunak’s drive to promote maths, Emma Davies reports
Ukrainians thank hosts and council for support at Jesmond event
Ukrainian refugees and their local hosts have expressed gratitude for support received from Newcastle City Council at an event held at Jesmond United Reform Church.
70% of locals say they would not vote Conservative in next general election
More than two-thirds of people in Jesmond would not vote for this government at a general election, according to a straw poll conducted by JesmondLocal.
Students struggling mentally as they’re forced to work extra hours to pay £8,000 energy bills
Eyewatering energy bills are hitting Jesmond residents right as a cold snap occurs, Joel Bland reports
Few EV charging points in Jesmond as north east councils struggle to reach target
There are only two electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Jesmond even though Transport North East says 28,000 charging points will be needed across the region in the next 15 years.
Jesmond garages offer money-saving tips as they’re forced to increase prices
Tackling the cost of living requires tackling one of your biggest expenses. Joel Bland reports from Jesmond’s garages
Labour secures seats across both Jesmond wards
It was a clean sweep for Labour – though with a reduced margin in the increasingly tight North Jesmond seat, Alice Nicholson reports
Traffic, rats and police helplines the hot topics at election hustings
Jesmond Library was filled with discussion and debate last night on a range of issues – from traffic and the environment to safety and community relations – as candidates appealed to local residents for their votes in this Thursday’s (May 5th 2022) election. JesmondLocal’s traditional