Councillors mull alternative options to ease traffic pain
JesmondLocal exclusively learns council plan to co-opt local business car parks to ease traffic problem, Victoria Petrie reports
Category Archives: Politics
Jesmond’s 2019 wish list revealed
What would the people who live and work in Jesmond like their local and national politicians to achieve this year? Reporters Andrew Paterson and Jerry Chen took to the streets to discover the items on 2019’s to-do list.
Council considers discouraging recycling in Jesmond
Do you know what can and can’t be recycled? Watch our video to help you understand – report by Charlotte Cooper
North Jesmond ward meeting – replay!
Unable to make it along to this week’s ward meeting? No problem – click and scroll below to read our reporters’ live-blog of all the highlights: Live Blog North Jesmond ward meeting
Licensing could cost landlords up to £2,500 per property
More details are emerging about a plan to expand licensing of landlords in Jesmond, and the reaction so far is decidedly mixed, with some predicting the proposals could cost landlords around £2,500 per property.
Jesmond residents want ‘family first’ community
South Jesmond ward councillors are deliberating a motion to prioritise Jesmond’s families, reports Rebecka Duren and Beth Richardson
LIVE BLOG: South Jesmond ward meeting
Our team of reporters, including politics reporters Victoria Petrie and Andrew Paterson, are at today’s South Jesmond ward meeting. Follow along with all the action via our live blog below. Live Blog South Jesmond Ward Meeting – 3rd November 2018
Jesmond’s elderly forced to wait for new flu jab
As we reach flu season, Jesmond pharmacists and doctor are worried about flu jab shortages – but are wary of speaking publicly, reports Andrew Paterson
Tenants praise council plans to tackle rogue landlords and rats in flats
Tenants renting houses and flats in Jesmond say they hope contentious proposals by Newcastle City Council will prevent landlords from letting out dirty, damaged and dangerous properties.
Licensing will lead to rent rise in Jesmond, warn landlords
A national body representing landlords claims rents will rise in areas like Jesmond if Newcastle City Council expands its licensing activities to landlords. It also says the scheme will fail to improve housing conditions.