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Lottery votes needed for Stables

Tue 8th Jun 2010

Ouseburn Ward councillor Gareth Cooper is urging residents of the ward, and residents of other areas who support the Stepney Bank Stables, to vote for them to receive a substantial Lottery funding boost.

Paddy Ashdown gets monumental welcome in Newcastle

Sun 2nd May 2010

Lord Paddy Ashdown visited Newcastle on Saturday 1st May and gave a rousing speech at the Monument. Standing beneath the statue of key reforming Liberal Prime Minister, Earl Grey, the former party leader covered a wide range of topics and was given a warm welcome by the gathered crowd. He was accompanied on the platform by Lib Dem candidates in Newcastle Ron Beadle, Wendy Taylor and Gareth Kane.

Paddy Ashdown giving a speech at Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, Saturday 1st May 2010

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Nick Clegg MP

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Debate Night Graphic

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Nick Clegg

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Debate Night Graphic

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Debate Night Graphic

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

Newcastle Lib Dems launch 2010 Council Election Manifesto

Tue 13th Apr 2010

Newcastle Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto for the 2010 Council elections. The document sets out the Council's many achievements since the Lib Dems took control in 2004, and what we hope to achieve in the short and medium term in future, if re-elected. From keeping our promise to hold down Council Tax below inflation, to winning the prestigious prize of the UK's 'most sustainable city), we have made a real difference to people's lives. Even in the face of severe recession, we have won a coveted 'green flag' award for the work we are doing to help people find work and cope with financial issues. Our manifesto sets out how we will build on this progress in the short to medium term.

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Vince Cable [Photo: LDD Pics]

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

cable

HIGH STREET BUS CORRIDOR BID

Sun 28th Feb 2010

The recent consultation on priorities for Gosforth High Street showed good support for improving bus reliability, pedestrian safety, cycling and loading facilities.

IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRE

Sun 28th Feb 2010

Work is being carried out to improve Newburn Community Centre.

COUNCIL REJECTS 'LITTLE GREEN' PLANNING APPLICATION

Sat 27th Feb 2010

The city council has rejected a planning application to turn the Little Green in South Gosforth into a private car park.

MORE DENTON WARD NEWS

Sat 27th Feb 2010

Winter isn't over yet and may still bite but we're already looking at any lessons learned from the worst Christmas and January weather for 30 years.

PROGRESS IN THE PARK

Sat 27th Feb 2010

Although the bad weather delayed the planned work in North Kenton Park, trees have now been cut back and the space opened up ahead of the installation of new play equipment.

HIGHWAYS SCHEMES REVEALED

Sat 27th Feb 2010

The city council has unveiled a list of roads and pavements that are likely to be replaced in the coming 12 months.

BUS SERVICES TO BE REVIEWED

Sat 27th Feb 2010

Transport operator Nexus is to launch a consultation on bus services across Newcastle.

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