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May’s local elections: what we know so far

Tanya Pretswell and Charlie Gray are hoping to retain for Labour the seats being vacated by Councillors Wendy Young and Arlene Ainsley in North and South Jesmond respectively on May 6th

Here’s how budget cuts may affect Jesmond

Budget cuts are likely coming – with £40m planned across Newcastle by 2023. Georgie Hume and Daniel Wales speak to Jesmond councillors about the impact

JRA welcomes decision to refuse Tankerville Place proposal

Planning for Tankerville Place extension has been rejected. Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to JRA to find out their reactions.

Not enough accountability in South Jesmond, say residents

South Jesmond residents have accused councillors of lacking a plan to tackle a range of perennial problems facing the ward. They have also complained about a lack of accountability following the decision to make ward meetings annual. The main concerns raised at last month’s South

Jesmond candidates announced for council elections

Newcastle City Council has confirmed the names of the contenders for North and South Jesmond’s council seats in the May 2nd local elections . One council seat is up for grabs in each ward. Three candidates will challenge the sitting Liberal Democrat councillor Gerry Keating

Jesmond residents want ‘family first’ community

South Jesmond ward councillors are deliberating a motion to prioritise Jesmond’s families, reports Rebecka Duren and Beth Richardson

LIVE BLOG: South Jesmond ward meeting

Our team of reporters, including politics reporters Victoria Petrie and Andrew Paterson, are at today’s South Jesmond ward meeting. Follow along with all the action via our live blog below. Live Blog South Jesmond Ward Meeting – 3rd November 2018