JESMONDLOCAL

May’s local elections: what we know so far

Tanya Pretswell and Charlie Gray are hoping to retain for Labour the seats being vacated by Councillors Wendy Young and Arlene Ainsley in North and South Jesmond respectively on May 6th

Jesmond resident on mission to save world

It isn’t discussed as much as it was in the Cold War era, but the possibility of nuclear war remains a very real and daunting prospect, according to Elizabeth Waterston, a retired GP who lives in Jesmond.

Clubs and groups grapple with life online to combat isolation

Social, community and sports groups across Jesmond have become familiar with meeting online during this latest lockdown, but concerns remain for residents who may lack internet access or the necessary skills to operate technology such as Zoom.

Here’s how budget cuts may affect Jesmond

Budget cuts are likely coming – with £40m planned across Newcastle by 2023. Georgie Hume and Daniel Wales speak to Jesmond councillors about the impact

Jesmond residents have mixed fortunes with contentious bus lane refunds

Just one-tenth of all those eligible have applied for a refund from the John Dobson Street bus lane camera, reports Daniel Wales

Local school urges students to make their views known

Climate change and a lowering of the voting age to 16 were among the top issues raised by students at Jesmond’s Royal Grammar School (RGS) as part of last month’s national Make Your Mark campaign.

JRA welcomes decision to refuse Tankerville Place proposal

Planning for Tankerville Place extension has been rejected. Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to JRA to find out their reactions.

Council leader claims government ‘clearly trying to have us on’ in attack on council funding cuts

Council tax rises and £20m of cuts move closer as Council Leader attacks “no vision” government.

Local choice for Corbyn successor leads the field

A Jesmond Labour councillor has welcomed Kier Starmer’s lead in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as party leader. Starmer has been nominated by both Newcastle East and Newcastle North constituency Labour parties (CLPs) – which encompass Jesmond – and has a sizeable lead over