Tom Appleby was born and bred in the north east, now works as a civil servant, and joined the Liberal Democrats in 2003. He completed two degrees at Northumbria University (politics and law) and recalls spending many summer holidays in Jesmond working at his stepfather’s
The candidates have been announced for this May’s upcoming local elections, Megan Wyke Ulliott reports
One month after the Haldane Terrace bridge closure to motorists was made permanent, opinion in Jesmond remains divided on whether the move is a positive one for the community. Haldane Terrace is one of five bridges that have been pedestrianised within the city. The move
Jesmond Library is opening its doors on Monday (6th December) morning from 10am to midday to receive donations of warm clothing for refugees in need. As a community, Jesmond has been aiding refugees for several years. St George’s Church has organised events and collections of
It was a clean sweep for Labour in Jesmond at last night’s local elections, reports Georgie Hume – but the Lib Dem candidate ran them close in North Jesmond
Candidates hoping to represent North and South Jesmond after Thursday’s elections have debated a range of questions put to them by local voters at this JesmondLocal’s first online hustings event
North Jesmond’s Green candidate is Laurence Taylor, a Jesmond resident who says he is passionate about low-traffic neighbourhoods and keeping Jesmond’s streets clean.
JesmondLocal continues its series of interviews ahead of this week’s local elections with North East Party candidate Brian Moore. A former Newcastle City Councillor for the Liberal Democrats, Moore hopes to bring his experience to the people of South Jesmond and says he is committed to stopping HMOs as well as doubling funding towards Operation Oak.
We’re counting down the hours to our live hustings debate, your chance to quiz the candidates
Ahead of next Thursday’s local elections, JesmondLocal spoke with Martin Evison who hopes to claim the South Jesmond seat for Reform UK. Evison, a former professor at Northumbria University, says the pandemic has had detrimental consequences for younger generations and hopes for the opportunity to support local health and care organisations if elected.