Blue House roundabout proposals: live-blogged
At this evening’s public meeting, working group chair John Dales will be introducing the latest proposals and answering questions, alongside other members of the working group
Category Archives: Transport
Streets for People consultation on Jesmond road future closes today
Today is the last chance for residents to comment on proposals to change the streets around Jesmond, reports Oliver Assogna
Jesmond Metro added to best railway stations list
Oliver Assogna talks to author Simon Jenkins about Jesmond Metro station, which has been named one of the best 100 in the country
Jesmond trials travel app to cut journey times
Developer promises only anonymised and aggregated data will be passed on to the city council
Streets for People take action to make Jesmond roads greener
The plan by the local campaign group drew a mixed response when it took over parking spaces on Acorn Road, reports Oliver Assogna
Suspended Metro services raise passengers’ discontent
Passengers complained of having bought tickets before being told that all Metros were cancelled due to a technical issue, Oliver Assonga reports
Jesmond residents receptive to contactless Metro payment
Local residents are keen to see a London-style tap and travel ticketing service, Dom Partridge reports
Jesmond school crossing campaign becomes politicised
Save Our Crossings campaign is petitioning to reverse the council’s decision to remove Newcastle’s school crossing patrols, reports James Vesty
‘Positive’ Blue House roundabout meetings hold promise
Ahead of the final meeting on November 28th, the JRA says work has been ‘positive’ on Blue House – though media are shut out – as Dom Partridge reports
Letter from the editor: Blue House roundabout and the media
The council’s lack of transparency over Blue House plans has been perpetuated by shutting the press out of working group meetings