Labour take North and South Jesmond
Labour sweep both wards – but turnout is disappointing, reports Imogen Scott-Chambers
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Vote Jesmond 2016: Labour Party candidates
Ahead of local elections on May 5th, Helen Daly and Imogen Scott-Chambers meet the candidates standing for election with the Labour Party
Residents’ bus service to continue despite library closure
Though Jesmond Library closes today as a council-funded entity, its community bus service continues to year end, reports Jonny Brown
South Jesmond councillors pledge to make ward meetings less formal
Meetings to be spread across five different areas, reports Bob Cooper
Labour snatch South Jesmond seat, while Lib Dems retain North
Felicity Mendelson beats Chris Boyle with almost 50% of vote, reports Bob Cooper – listen here to his interviews with the candidates
Jesmond election hustings… replay!
Budget cuts, safe cycling, anti-social students, green bins, parking permits, free schools, elected mayors… just some of the issues tackled. Listen again to the broadcast
Jesmond election hustings, Weds 25th April
JesmondLocal to host live debate with council hopefuls at Cafe 1901. What questions do you want to ask them?