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Transport and bins dominate debate at hustings

Candidates conferred – and squabbled – over the major issues at our hustings yesterday evening. Our Carly Peacock recaps the night’s events

Carly Peacock reports that campaigners are unhappy at “compromised” plans for Acorn Road

West Jesmond Primary head says children could be killed on way to school due to traffic, reports Emma Duggan

Local residents, campaigners and councillors continue to debate road’s future, writes Carly Peacock

Former Green Party candidate Shehla Naqvi submits petition supporting Acorn Road consultation to council, reports Carly Peacock

Letters between council chief executive and regional MP outline more detail on Acorn Road future, Claire Hawthorn finds

Emails seen by JesmondLocal show incumbent South Jesmond councillors lobbied for wider scope in consultation while arguments occurred

As discussions surrounding Acorn Road continue, we look at who wants which outcome for the now infamous 161m stretch of road

Campaigners and residents concerned about proposals for Jesmond Dene Road

Westminster intervention into road debate marks new step in argument, writes Claire Hawthorn