Trustees and members of Jesmond Library gathered to hear the newly appointed chairman Peter Breakey’s thoughts on the library’s future and ideas to help bring new life into the building last month. Focusing on a connection between Newcastle’s universities and the library itself, Breakey outlined
Work to redesign Acorn Road has “achieved very little”, says one North Jesmond councillor, while others praise people-friendly redesign
Letters between council chief executive and regional MP outline more detail on Acorn Road future, Claire Hawthorn finds
Emails seen by JesmondLocal show incumbent South Jesmond councillors lobbied for wider scope in consultation while arguments occurred
As discussions surrounding Acorn Road continue, we look at who wants which outcome for the now infamous 161m stretch of road
Well-attended meeting on Acorn Road comes to no clear conclusion
Twenty-one residents write letter opposing meeting organised by North Jesmond councillors
Click on our interactive graphic to hear interviews with Jesmond’s leading lights
Felicity Mendelson beats Chris Boyle with almost 50% of vote, reports Bob Cooper – listen here to his interviews with the candidates
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