With local elections approaching, candidates are ready to begin their campaign for North and South Jesmond.

JesmondLocal spoke to residents to find out what needs improving in both wards and what they are expecting from their next councillors. Our first preview of the upcoming elections also features interviews with Labour candidates Peter Smith (for North Jesmond) and Arlene Ainsley (South Jesmond), with remaining candidates interviews to be available in the following weeks.

Jesmond Local Elections 2014 – What needs improving and Labour candidates by Carlafitoiu on Mixcloud

Click here to complete our survey on the upcoming elections.

 Editing and additional reporting by Marlene Lösken