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Tag Archives: South Jesmond
Comment: Why was local election turnout so low this year?
Council’s attempt to involve local people in decision-making about cutbacks is great opportunity to increase interest in the running of Jesmond, argues Tony Waterston
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
Opinion: Why are Jesmond voters so apathetic?
Spoiling your ballot paper is better than not voting at all, argues comment editor Sam Wood
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?
South Jesmond ward meeting…. replay!
Follow the debate and decisions as they happened with JesmondLocal’s live-blog and political reporter Bob Cooper
Jesmond residents’ views sought over £30m cuts
Where should council make savings? Councillors want to hear your ideas, reports Robert Cooper
Residents voice concerns on noise, bins and pavements
Bob Cooper takes a look at the main issues raised at last week’s Jesmond ward meetings
Northumbrian Water finally fixes Osborne Road leak
Water company apologises for ‘uncharacteristic’ delay, reports Bob Cooper.