Fly-tipping concerns grow ahead of January student move-outs in Jesmond
Fly tipping is back on the increase in Jesmond, which has ignited concern amongst residents
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How Jesmond helps the homeless
Despite Jesmond’s familiar nightlife, boutique cafes and exclusive wellness clubs, there lies another side of the suburb that for many locals is rarely noticed. Behind its outward atmospheric and exclusive image, is a less visible reality. In one of Newcastle’s most affluent postcodes, many are
Is Bikeability in crisis? How Newcastle’s cycle training scheme is falling behind
In Jesmond, busy streets and narrow school drop-off zones are making cycling increasingly hazardous. Yet the very programme designed to teach children to cycle safely is in sharp decline across Newcastle. Bikeability is a national scheme created to give children the skills and confidence to
Councillors taking on ‘a load more work’ in the run up to ward boundary changes
Ahead of an all out election later this year that will remove the boundary line between North and South Jesmond, local councillors are putting in early groundwork to ensure a seamless transition into what is predicted to be one of the city’s largest wards by
New efforts by police seek to rebuild public trust in Jesmond
Northumbria Police are taking steps to reconnect with Jesmond residents. Through new community initiatives and monthly drop-in sessions, officers hope to rebuild trust and strengthen ties across the neighbourhood.
North Jesmond councillors propose increase to HMO licence fees
North Jesmond councillors James Coles and Philip Browne have called for reforms to the mandatory House of Multiple Occupants (HMO) licence fee-system, arguing that a higher charge is needed to fund Newcastle City Council’s licensing department and reduce pressures caused by Jesmond’s crowded student population.
Jesmond homes at risk of not keeping up with environmental standards, data show
Efforts to keep Newcastle on track for its 2030’s Net Zero plan are facing challenges in the form of housing, with data exclusively analysed by JesmondLocal showing that 55% of rented homes in Jesmond are not meeting the higher quality energy performances needed to ensure a
Shoplifting surge prompts security warning for Jesmond charity shops
Rising shoplifting in Jesmond has sparked calls for tighter charity shop security, with incidents soaring and police warning the trend is likely to worsen over Christmas.
‘Total lack of communication’ from the council leaves residents frustrated amid footbridge delays
Residents in Jesmond say repeated delays and unclear guidance around the Tankerville Terrace footbridge have left them confused, frustrated, and worried about safety, as Newcastle City Council has confirmed permanent repair work will only begin today – November 24th. The bridge, which links Norham Place
South Jesmond left short as only public toilet lies on ward edge
South Jesmond has fewer public toilets than other areas of Newcastle, with only one accessible facility in Jesmond Dene – a shortage experts warn is part of a national decline in public toilets that is contributing to “the death of the high street”. Newcastle City